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: 29149260 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 37 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13106.478G37.16S3361.1615M266.O6057.L2378.21J375 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.559 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
558.45 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
19 (0.95%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 15.12% Analyzing 1,575 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.


Renegadegremlin Supporter 2 · March 9, 2023

Serial Number 29150454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2021

Serial Number 29150935 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2020

Serial Number 29149226 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 29149329 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · July 21, 2020

Serial Number 29150788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 29149030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2020

Serial Number 29150935 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 29150088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 29149035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 29149035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2019

Serial Number 29149720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2018

Serial Number 29150172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2018

Serial Number 29149642 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 29149910 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2017

Serial Number 29151000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2017

Serial Number 29150734 was reported as accurate.

Longhunter56 13 · October 5, 2016

Serial Number 29149289 was reported as accurate.

clocksamericana 3 · May 10, 2016

Serial Number 29149610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2016

Serial Number 29150658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2016

Serial Number 29150658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2015

Serial Number 29149853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2015

Serial Number 29149771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2015

Serial Number 29149944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2014

Serial Number 29149260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2014

Serial Number 29150716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2013

Serial Number 29150706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2012

Serial Number 29150855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2012

Serial Number 29149176 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch