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: 30366072 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: 48 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: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13378.478G48.16S3443.1615M282.O6228.L2394.21J392 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.468 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
19 (0.95%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.65% 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 · September 1, 2024

Serial Number 30365484 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1132 · November 10, 2021

Serial Number 30365325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 30365945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 30365224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2019

Serial Number 30365444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 30365444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 30366529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2017

Serial Number 30366362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 30365063 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 30366460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 30366460 was reported as accurate.

robertsetronics 26 · June 16, 2015

Serial Number 30366540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2015

Serial Number 30365767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2013

Serial Number 30365855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 30365804 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 5, 2013

Serial Number 30366821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2012

Serial Number 30366917 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch