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: 29587384 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: 41 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: 13210.478G41.16S3395.1615M273.O6123.L2385.21J383 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.636 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
561.83 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
14 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.69% Analyzing 1,590 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 · April 30, 2024

Serial Number 29586349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2023

Serial Number 29586602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2023

Serial Number 29586005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2020

Serial Number 29586362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 29587605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2019

Serial Number 29587605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2019

Serial Number 29587625 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 29587218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2017

Serial Number 29587452 was reported as accurate.

watchbird 40 · February 3, 2016

Serial Number 29586206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2015

Serial Number 29587875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2014

Serial Number 29586807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 29586529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2013

Serial Number 29586529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 29586215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2013

Serial Number 29586349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 29587475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2013

Serial Number 29587384 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 29587384 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch