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: 29368756 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 39 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: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13158.478G39.16S3377.1615M269.O6089.L2381.21J379 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.427 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
33 (1.10%) 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.


Rcardkidz 3980 · April 8, 2023

Serial Number 29366498 was reported as accurate.

rrmsl1 1 · December 21, 2021

Serial Number 29367477 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2020

Serial Number 29368443 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Camwatch67 2 · March 22, 2020

Serial Number 29367026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2019

Serial Number 29366681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 29366681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2019

Serial Number 29366334 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 398 · May 12, 2018

Serial Number 29368756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2018

Serial Number 29366128 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2018

Serial Number 29368641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2017

Serial Number 29366032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2017

Serial Number 29367651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2017

Serial Number 29367072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2017

Serial Number 29367696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 29366146 was reported as accurate.

dherrick 18 · January 30, 2017

Serial Number 29366390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2016

Serial Number 29368627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2016

Serial Number 29367708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2016

Serial Number 29367708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2016

Serial Number 29367708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 29368749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2015

Serial Number 29366395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2015

Serial Number 29368788 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 29366143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2014

Serial Number 29367579 was reported as accurate.

rfregoso 55 · March 19, 2014

Serial Number 29367789 was reported as accurate.

Sanjuro 9 · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 29366603 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator present

Anonymous · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 29368610 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · July 14, 2013

Serial Number 29368526 was reported as accurate.

Sumwherentime 23 · June 20, 2013

Serial Number 29367838 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch