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: 28434283 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 31 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 Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed 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: 12919.478G31.16S3301.1615M255.O5933.L2367.21J364 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 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
19 (0.95%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.14% Analyzing 1,566 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.


cjbrem Supporter 915 · September 14, 2024

Serial Number 28434051 was reported as accurate.

Gun4hire Supporter 45 · January 23, 2023

Serial Number 28434563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2021

Serial Number 28434487 was reported as accurate.

dwhita 56 · October 14, 2019

Serial Number 28433480 was reported as accurate.

140dave 4 · May 25, 2016

Serial Number 28434340 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator present

Anonymous · October 13, 2015

Serial Number 28433845 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement (whiplash regulator) matches the
pictures but not the line drawing (travelling nut
regulator).

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 28433845 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: YES - Wind Indicator is present

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 28433845 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 28434439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2015

Serial Number 28434138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2015

Serial Number 28434772 was reported as accurate.

KD5JBN 5 · October 10, 2014

Serial Number 28434283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2014

Serial Number 28433834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 28434773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2012

Serial Number 28434017 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch