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: 28001175
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 26 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: 12812.478G26.16S3266.1615M249.O5862.L2360.21J356
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
555.10
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: 25 (1.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.44% Analyzing 1,531 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.


Hillee 3 · March 21, 2024

Serial Number 28001387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2023

Serial Number 28002466 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 24, 2021

Serial Number 28002462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2020

Serial Number 28001492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 28002821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2019

Serial Number 28002224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2018

Serial Number 28002948 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2017

Serial Number 28002998 was reported as accurate.

ymdupree 1 · July 19, 2016

Serial Number 28001323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 28002694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2016

Serial Number 28002618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2015

Serial Number 28002407 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2014

Serial Number 28002488 was reported as accurate.

flyboy627 1 · December 23, 2013

Serial Number 28002558 was reported as accurate.

Jbgray 3 · November 24, 2013

Serial Number 28001415 was reported as accurate.

epontius 1 · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 28002342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 28002516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2013

Serial Number 28001109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2012

Serial Number 28002338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2012

Serial Number 28002002 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch