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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 30584769 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: 50 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    Mixed Run 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: 13428.478G50.16S3455.1615M284.O6260.L2396.21J395 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 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
22 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.54% Analyzing 1,572 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.


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