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: 28408290 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 30 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: 12911.478G30.16S3298.1615M254.O5928.L2366.21J363 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 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
39 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.65% Analyzing 1,569 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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · October 13, 2024

Serial Number 28406868 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Listed information is correct. Confirming that
this # does not have an U&D indicator present.

Anonymous · March 6, 2024

Serial Number 28407188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2023

Serial Number 28406597 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · April 29, 2023

Serial Number 28408739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2023

Serial Number 28408740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2022

Serial Number 28407168 was reported as accurate.

cargs25 18 · August 5, 2021

Serial Number 28406402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2021

Serial Number 28408833 was reported as accurate.

Veritascabal 21 · June 4, 2020

Serial Number 28407753 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 28408524 was reported as accurate.

Rodgotcha 4 · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 28407856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2019

Serial Number 28408881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2019

Serial Number 28406061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 28408812 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · July 21, 2018

Serial Number 28406402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2018

Serial Number 28407087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2018

Serial Number 28407087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2017

Serial Number 28408037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2017

Serial Number 28408588 was reported as accurate.

Fred73 6 · April 21, 2016

Serial Number 28407302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2015

Serial Number 28408722 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · May 4, 2015

Serial Number 28407558 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 28408572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 28408659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 28407560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 28407560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2013

Serial Number 28407548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 28408954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2012

Serial Number 28406123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2012

Serial Number 28406713 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch