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: 28408974
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 30 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: 12910.478G30.16S3298.1615M254.O5928.L2365.21J362
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: 39 (1.30%)
$ 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.


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 3970 · 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