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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: 30811372 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 52 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13477.478G52.16S3469.1615M286.O6289.L2399.21J397 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 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
28 (0.93%) 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.


cmdraven 4083 · October 23, 2022

Serial Number 30812078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2022

Serial Number 30810561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2022

Serial Number 30810561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2021

Serial Number 30810133 was reported as accurate.

DaveReid 52 · August 24, 2021

Serial Number 30812766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 30810429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2021

Serial Number 30812766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2021

Serial Number 30812766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2021

Serial Number 30812766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 30812155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2020

Serial Number 30812520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 30810359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2019

Serial Number 30810406 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator not present

Anonymous · January 28, 2018

Serial Number 30811313 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 26, 2017

Serial Number 30812766 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 25, 2017

Serial Number 30812766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2017

Serial Number 30812242 was reported as accurate.

MJHossfeld 1 · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 30811868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 30811865 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 30812905 was reported as accurate.

JohnnyBoyd 1 · August 15, 2016

Serial Number 30810859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2014

Serial Number 30812249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2014

Serial Number 30812859 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 30812513 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 30812513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2014

Serial Number 30810904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2014

Serial Number 30810904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2014

Serial Number 30811620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 30812380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 30812380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 30812380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2012

Serial Number 30812058 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch