Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 478

Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 30584250
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1928
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 50 of 91
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400
Variant Est. Production: 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j    Mixed Run
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: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13427.478G50.16S3455.1615M284.O6260.L2395.21J394
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: 21 (1.05%)
$ 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.


Jackson72 10 · November 30, 2022

Serial Number 30584934 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2021

Serial Number 30584145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 30583576 was reported as accurate.

Yubachu 8 · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 30584769 was reported as accurate.

Yubachu 8 · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 30584769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 30583353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2017

Serial Number 30584460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2017

Serial Number 30584054 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is stamped 21J over Serial #30584054
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 30583885 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

surfingrandma 34 · June 13, 2016

Serial Number 30583489 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 30584140 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

heifhome 2 · December 2, 2015

Serial Number 30584508 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is 23 jewel stamped on Barrel bridge. The
barrel arbor is jeweled. No serial number on train
side but the serial number is on dial side (pillar
plate) and same matching number on underside of
train bridge

Anonymous · August 8, 2015

Serial Number 30584776 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2014

Serial Number 30584776 was reported as accurate.

haskell 53 · April 5, 2014

Serial Number 30584776 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2012

Serial Number 30584974 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch