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: 28207803 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: 28 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 Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Other 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12860.478G28.16S3280.1615M252.O5894.L2364.21J361 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.529 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
25 (1.25%) 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.


Anonymous · August 13, 2024

Serial Number 28206124 was reported as accurate.

DocRogan43 Supporter 87 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 28207403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2022

Serial Number 28207946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2021

Serial Number 28206505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2020

Serial Number 28207464 was reported as accurate.

mousec 34 · June 17, 2020

Serial Number 28206313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 28207891 was reported as accurate.

Davidswatches 6 · May 7, 2019

Serial Number 28207924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2019

Serial Number 28206046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2017

Serial Number 28207006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 28207083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2017

Serial Number 28207348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2016

Serial Number 28207348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2016

Serial Number 28207048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 28206619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2014

Serial Number 28207783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 28207006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 28207309 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator

Anonymous · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 28206398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 28206211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 28206160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2012

Serial Number 28206870 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch