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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 28724974 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: 33 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: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13000.478G33.16S3328.1615M259.O5989.L2371.21J368 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.465 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
23 (1.15%) 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.


cjbrem Supporter 916 · September 14, 2024

Serial Number 28725308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2024

Serial Number 28725147 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

Anonymous · July 11, 2024

Serial Number 28725147 was reported as accurate.

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