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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: 28434340
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 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 Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Other
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: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12918.478G31.16S3301.1615M255.O5933.L2366.21J363
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: 18 (0.90%)
$ 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.


Gun4hire Supporter 42 · 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