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: 31038658 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: 54 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: 13521.478G54.16S3482.1615M288.O6317.L2403.21J399 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.457 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
30 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.14% Analyzing 1,566 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.


dannysauer 1 · November 13, 2023

Serial Number 31039107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2023

Serial Number 31039107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2021

Serial Number 31038913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 31038034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 31039967 was reported as accurate.

xandx2 4 · February 20, 2020

Serial Number 31039008 was reported as accurate.

xandx2 4 · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 31039008 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2019

Serial Number 31038865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2019

Serial Number 31038225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 31038212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 31038151 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · September 9, 2018

Serial Number 31039166 was reported as accurate.

WRShirah 15 · January 10, 2017

Serial Number 31039142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2016

Serial Number 31039909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2016

Serial Number 31039909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2015

Serial Number 31039769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2015

Serial Number 31039809 was reported as accurate.

windupthings 24 · May 13, 2015

Serial Number 31039611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2015

Serial Number 31038665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2015

Serial Number 31039024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 31039875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2014

Serial Number 31039785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 31038598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2014

Serial Number 31039611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 31038173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2013

Serial Number 31038330 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2013

Serial Number 31038493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 31039086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2012

Serial Number 31038603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 31038865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2012

Serial Number 31039813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2012

Serial Number 31039032 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch