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: 31208607 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: 56 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 Signing Style: Mixed 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
Adjusted 5 Positions
21 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13554.478G56.16S3489.1615M290.O6336.L2405.21J401 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
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
35 (1.75%) 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.


Anonymous · May 3, 2022

Serial Number 31207457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 31207708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 31208048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2020

Serial Number 31208667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2020

Serial Number 31208984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 31207618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2020

Serial Number 31207188 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · February 11, 2020

Serial Number 31207928 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 31208103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2020

Serial Number 31208358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 31208401 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 31208401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 31207177 was reported as accurate.

todix144 76 · November 14, 2018

Serial Number 31208708 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · October 30, 2018

Serial Number 31208103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2018

Serial Number 31207910 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a wind indicator

Anonymous · February 12, 2018

Serial Number 31208526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2016

Serial Number 31208249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2016

Serial Number 31207291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 31208259 was reported as accurate.

allamerican 48 · June 21, 2015

Serial Number 31207910 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2014

Serial Number 31208987 was reported as accurate.

1David 9 · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 31207100 was reported as accurate.

eparso 59 · July 11, 2013

Serial Number 31207998 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 31208628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2013

Serial Number 31208873 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch