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: 28724509
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 33 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: 12999.478G33.16S3328.1615M259.O5989.L2370.21J367
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
558.20
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: 22 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.94% Analyzing 1,534 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 29, 2024

Serial Number 28725632 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 28725632 has a wind indicator

Chronified Supporter 212 · February 23, 2023

Serial Number 28724037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2021

Serial Number 28724037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2021

Serial Number 28725730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2020

Serial Number 28725730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2020

Serial Number 28725730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2020

Serial Number 28725730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2019

Serial Number 28725731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2018

Serial Number 28725183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 28724252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2018

Serial Number 28724241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2017

Serial Number 28725288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2017

Serial Number 28725556 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2017

Serial Number 28725898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2016

Serial Number 28724252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 28724192 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · March 4, 2016

Serial Number 28724509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2015

Serial Number 28724252 was reported as accurate.

harris498 53 · February 1, 2015

Serial Number 28724398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 28725606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2014

Serial Number 28725999 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · January 16, 2014

Serial Number 28724448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2014

Serial Number 28725025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 28725776 was reported as accurate.

Wrstratton 134 · December 16, 2013

Serial Number 28725851 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine does not have a wind indicator.

Wrstratton 134 · November 29, 2013

Serial Number 28725851 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2012

Serial Number 28724691 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch