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: 29484920 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: 40 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: 13184.478G40.16S3385.1615M271.O6106.L2383.21J381 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.531 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
25 (1.25%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.59% Analyzing 1,573 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 · July 20, 2023

Serial Number 29484405 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 271 · September 21, 2022

Serial Number 29484864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2021

Serial Number 29485069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2021

Serial Number 29485069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2021

Serial Number 29485313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 29485023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 29485192 was reported as accurate.

newasia 2 · November 23, 2019

Serial Number 29485982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2019

Serial Number 29484920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2018

Serial Number 29484342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2017

Serial Number 29485897 was reported as accurate.

Dennismc01 10 · July 16, 2017

Serial Number 29485931 was reported as accurate.

tsapala 97 · March 22, 2017

Serial Number 29485946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2016

Serial Number 29485010 was reported as accurate.

toothsls 44 · April 17, 2014

Serial Number 29484950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 29485216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 29484920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2012

Serial Number 29484928 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch