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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: 29718377
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 43 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: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13242.478G43.16S3406.1615M276.O6144.L2387.21J385
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: 23 (1.15%)
$ 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 · November 10, 2022

Serial Number 29719272 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2021

Serial Number 29719852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2021

Serial Number 29719404 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator present, everything else is
correct. Thank you for the work you do to preserve
the history of these works of art, this website is
such a great tool for us collectors!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · June 29, 2021

Serial Number 29718281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2021

Serial Number 29719116 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2021

Serial Number 29719359 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · July 9, 2020

Serial Number 29718908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2020

Serial Number 29718908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2019

Serial Number 29718328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2019

Serial Number 29719305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2018

Serial Number 29719053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 29719259 was reported as accurate.

Athanase 1 · March 26, 2017

Serial Number 29718377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2017

Serial Number 29718377 was reported as accurate.

shermnic 2 · January 18, 2017

Serial Number 29718419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2016

Serial Number 29718699 was reported as accurate.

catman032076 101 · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 29718166 was reported as accurate.

catman032076 101 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 29718155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2014

Serial Number 29719241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 29719241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 29718312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2013

Serial Number 29719452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2013

Serial Number 29719709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2012

Serial Number 29719423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 29719615 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch