Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 472 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 472

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 29691932 Question Mark
Grade: 472 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 21 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 21,000 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: 13234.472G20.16S3401.1615M274.O6137.L2386.21J384 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.511 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
63.22 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.37 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.042% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.44% Analyzing 192 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 · September 12, 2023

Serial Number 29691853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2023

Serial Number 29691196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2021

Serial Number 29691898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2021

Serial Number 29691898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2020

Serial Number 29691389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2019

Serial Number 29691596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 29691910 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 29691932 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch has full Montgomery dial. Subdial is marked
'Invar balance'.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · September 9, 2018

Serial Number 29691513 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 29691264 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 29691264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2017

Serial Number 29691296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2015

Serial Number 29691204 was reported as accurate.

MikeStanford 20 · October 12, 2015

Serial Number 29691190 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: On eBay 10/15 - Wind Indicator NOT present

Anonymous · April 23, 2014

Serial Number 29691565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2013

Serial Number 29691842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 29691196 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 472 Pocket Watch