Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 478

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 29692887
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 42 of 91
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400
Variant Est. Production: 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13234.478G42.16S3402.1615M275.O6138.L2386.21J384
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
555.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.65
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.366%
Registry Population: 20 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.44% Analyzing 1,531 Sales

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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 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