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: 28932789
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 35 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: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13053.478G35.16S3344.1615M262.O6024.L2373.21J370
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: 25 (1.25%)
$ 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.


Wadehayes 23 · October 20, 2023

Serial Number 28933208 was reported as accurate.

Wadehayes 23 · August 5, 2023

Serial Number 28933208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2023

Serial Number 28932114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2021

Serial Number 28932971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2020

Serial Number 28932121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 28932403 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 28932022 was reported as accurate.

Jack50n 13 · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 28932789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2019

Serial Number 28932715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2019

Serial Number 28932789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 28932789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 28932136 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 28932445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2017

Serial Number 28933663 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator Present: No

WRShirah 15 · January 10, 2017

Serial Number 28932743 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · December 27, 2015

Serial Number 28933899 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator is present on this watch serial
number.

Anonymous · November 7, 2015

Serial Number 28932137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2014

Serial Number 28933801 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 28933230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2013

Serial Number 28932593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2013

Serial Number 28933840 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: WI

Anonymous · August 17, 2012

Serial Number 28933170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2012

Serial Number 28933223 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch