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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 478

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 27805457 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 91 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12757.478G24.16S3248.1615M245.O5825.L2357.21J353 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
558.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.65 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.366% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
27 (1.35%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.17% Analyzing 1,564 Sales Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · July 23, 2021

Serial Number 27805468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 27805808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2020

Serial Number 27804504 was reported as accurate.

Ken1982 120 · June 30, 2019

Serial Number 27804683 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · June 11, 2019

Serial Number 27804131 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 27804131 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2018

Serial Number 27804585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2018

Serial Number 27804634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2018

Serial Number 27805306 was reported as accurate.

Chaddie 1 · October 8, 2017

Serial Number 27805208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2017

Serial Number 27804456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2016

Serial Number 27804104 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 27805082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2015

Serial Number 27805754 was reported as accurate.

Walt1943 Supporter 9 · March 26, 2014

Serial Number 27805832 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 27805832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 27805065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 27804186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2012

Serial Number 27805051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2012

Serial Number 27804269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 27805565 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch