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: 28933866 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: 35 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13054.478G35.16S3344.1615M262.O6024.L2374.21J371 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 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
26 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.14% Analyzing 1,566 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.


Wadehayes 43 · October 20, 2023

Serial Number 28933208 was reported as accurate.

Wadehayes 43 · 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 144 · 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 4083 · 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