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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 30257418 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 47 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13354.478G47.16S3436.1615M281.O6214.L2393.21J391 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.546 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
558.45 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
14 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.59% Analyzing 1,573 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 · December 28, 2023

Serial Number 30257076 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4151 · February 19, 2023

Serial Number 30257834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2022

Serial Number 30257490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2022

Serial Number 30257677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2019

Serial Number 30257011 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · September 8, 2018

Serial Number 30257076 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · September 8, 2018

Serial Number 30257076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2018

Serial Number 30258242 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator.

BMarrs0756 9 · October 29, 2015

Serial Number 30258116 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Winding indicator is present

Anonymous · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 30257098 was reported as accurate.

Jasonnorth 11 · May 12, 2015

Serial Number 30258351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2015

Serial Number 30258566 was reported as accurate.

bbodnyk 2 · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 30258126 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator was present

bbodnyk 2 · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 30258200 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 30258285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2014

Serial Number 30258285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2014

Serial Number 30258673 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2013

Serial Number 30258126 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2013

Serial Number 30258126 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The wind indicator is present. Thanks.

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 30257311 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 30257058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 30257556 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 30258950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2012

Serial Number 30258996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2012

Serial Number 30257171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2012

Serial Number 30258126 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch