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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: 30032963
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 45 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 Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Other
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: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13310.478G45.16S3425.1615M279.O6187.L2390.21J388
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: 36 (1.20%)
$ 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 5, 2023

Serial Number 30033516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2022

Serial Number 30033484 was reported as accurate.

ray83770 Supporter 5 · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 30033783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2021

Serial Number 30031149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2021

Serial Number 30032837 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2021

Serial Number 30031107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2021

Serial Number 30032646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 30032646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 30032863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2020

Serial Number 30032101 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: There is a wind indicator on the dial.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

junkman50 2 · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 30033225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 30033225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2019

Serial Number 30032671 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 30032652 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2017

Serial Number 30033295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2017

Serial Number 30031329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2016

Serial Number 30033570 was reported as accurate.

SKINNERX 14 · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 30032987 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2016

Serial Number 30031177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2015

Serial Number 30031227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2015

Serial Number 30032203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 30032858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 30031800 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 22, 2015

Serial Number 30033905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 30032987 was reported as accurate.

Matthew13 8 · January 29, 2014

Serial Number 30033253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2013

Serial Number 30032985 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2013

Serial Number 30031216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2013

Serial Number 30031216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2013

Serial Number 30031216 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 30032523 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2013

Serial Number 30033175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2012

Serial Number 30031810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2012

Serial Number 30032892 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch