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: 29692234 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: 42 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: 13235.478G42.16S3402.1615M275.O6138.L2387.21J385 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.505 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
20 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.06% Analyzing 1,569 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 · June 30, 2024

Serial Number 29693063 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 29692333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2019

Serial Number 29693982 was reported as accurate.

1caveman Supporter 7 · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 29692446 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · June 1, 2018

Serial Number 29692157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2017

Serial Number 29693897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2016

Serial Number 29693256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2016

Serial Number 29692578 was reported as accurate.

ana1961m 2 · February 18, 2016

Serial Number 29692054 was reported as accurate.

jjea99 19 · October 9, 2015

Serial Number 29692459 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator

GhostS2 7 · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 29692234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2013

Serial Number 29692349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 29692349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 29693378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 29693378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2013

Serial Number 29692475 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: has winding indicator

Anonymous · November 29, 2012

Serial Number 29693080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2012

Serial Number 29692058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 29692429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2012

Serial Number 29692529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2012

Serial Number 29692564 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch