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: 28613557 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 32 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: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12969.478G32.16S3317.1615M257.O5967.L2369.21J366 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
25 (0.83%) 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.


Anonymous · May 29, 2024

Serial Number 28615704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2024

Serial Number 28613278 was reported as accurate.

Grillsargeant 9 · September 3, 2023

Serial Number 28613727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2022

Serial Number 28613821 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · March 21, 2021

Serial Number 28613473 was reported as accurate.

Roberthunigan 25 · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 28613382 was reported as accurate.

Roberthunigan 25 · June 26, 2020

Serial Number 28613382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2019

Serial Number 28613438 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · November 19, 2019

Serial Number 28615374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2019

Serial Number 28614132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2019

Serial Number 28615185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2018

Serial Number 28614050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2017

Serial Number 28614151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2016

Serial Number 28614387 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 28614216 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 14, 2015

Serial Number 28614216 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 14, 2015

Serial Number 28614216 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: On the watch ad on ebay, the exact serial # watch
as your search produced, has the wind indicator
present on the dial at 12 o'clock.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 14, 2015

Serial Number 28614216 was reported as accurate.

jjea99 19 · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 28613522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 28614863 was reported as accurate.

txtimefan Supporter 101 · April 29, 2014

Serial Number 28615787 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2014

Serial Number 28613595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 28614420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 28614839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2013

Serial Number 28615729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 28615729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2013

Serial Number 28613603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2013

Serial Number 28615700 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2013

Serial Number 28615070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 28613968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2013

Serial Number 28614990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2012

Serial Number 28615905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number 28613059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 28613576 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 28613522 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator

Anonymous · May 12, 2012

Serial Number 28615992 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch