Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 478

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 27903676
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 91
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400
Variant Est. Production: 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12785.478G25.16S3257.1615M247.O5844.L2358.21J354
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
558.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.65
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.366%
Registry Population: 21 (1.05%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.94% Analyzing 1,534 Sales

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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 571 · 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 324 · 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