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: 29177466 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: 38 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: 13115.478G38.16S3364.1615M267.O6062.L2379.21J376 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.428 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
16 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.80% Analyzing 1,560 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.


Anonymous · November 11, 2023

Serial Number 29177757 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 29178083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2022

Serial Number 29177829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2021

Serial Number 29177934 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2021

Serial Number 29177934 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2021

Serial Number 29178371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2021

Serial Number 29178371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2020

Serial Number 29177268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 29177965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2019

Serial Number 29177508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 29177720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 29177720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 29177133 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2017

Serial Number 29178913 was reported as accurate.

briankb 1 · July 20, 2017

Serial Number 29177689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2017

Serial Number 29178913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2017

Serial Number 29177585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2017

Serial Number 29178397 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · February 9, 2015

Serial Number 29177585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2014

Serial Number 29178913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2013

Serial Number 29177533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 29177097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 29178610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 29178632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2012

Serial Number 29178913 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch