Pocket Watch Database


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: 27903612 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: 25 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: 12786.478G25.16S3257.1615M247.O5844.L2359.21J355 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 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
21 (1.05%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.54% Analyzing 1,572 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.


avpalermo Supporter 645 · October 12, 2023

Serial Number 27903612 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · March 2, 2023

Serial Number 27902694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2022

Serial Number 27903029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2021

Serial Number 27903720 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · June 20, 2020

Serial Number 27903646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2019

Serial Number 27903723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2019

Serial Number 27903210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 27903765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2016

Serial Number 27902580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2016

Serial Number 27903562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 27903305 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 16, 2015

Serial Number 27903564 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 24, 2015

Serial Number 27903564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2015

Serial Number 27903340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2015

Serial Number 27903340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2015

Serial Number 27903340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2015

Serial Number 27902982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2013

Serial Number 27903474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 27903089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2013

Serial Number 27903089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 27903676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 27902426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2012

Serial Number 27902334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2012

Serial Number 27903226 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch