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: 30925711 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: 53 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: 13499.478G53.16S3476.1615M287.O6303.L2401.21J398 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
19 (0.95%) 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.


Anonymous · November 9, 2023

Serial Number 30926360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2023

Serial Number 30926337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2022

Serial Number 30926116 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2021

Serial Number 30926182 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2020

Serial Number 30926006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2020

Serial Number 30925081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 30925551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 30925991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2020

Serial Number 30926473 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2019

Serial Number 30925711 was reported as accurate.

giddykippa 235 · April 23, 2019

Serial Number 30925015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 30925852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 30925852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 30925852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 30925081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 30926189 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · May 28, 2017

Serial Number 30925940 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator not present

Anonymous · April 12, 2017

Serial Number 30925238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2016

Serial Number 30926652 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2015

Serial Number 30925393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2015

Serial Number 30926819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2015

Serial Number 30925393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2015

Serial Number 30925393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2015

Serial Number 30925919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2015

Serial Number 30925208 was reported as accurate.

scotty2112 1 · July 1, 2015

Serial Number 30925393 was reported as accurate.

inkyj5671 1 · October 28, 2014

Serial Number 30926013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2014

Serial Number 30925777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2014

Serial Number 30925777 was reported as accurate.

smoken 110 · July 2, 2014

Serial Number 30925259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 30925379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 30926314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2013

Serial Number 30926299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 30926404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2013

Serial Number 30925208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 30926212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 30926884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 30926558 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch