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: 31311137 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: 57 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 Inlay Color: Other 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: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13579.478G57.16S3496.1615M291.O6352.L2407.21J402 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
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
26 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.54% Analyzing 1,572 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #31311977 Verified as Featuring an "Elgin Avion" WI Dial. #31312994: Verified with Wind Indicator [JH]

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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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · October 13, 2024

Serial Number 31311336 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator present on this #, otherwise
listed info is correct.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · October 27, 2021

Serial Number 31311334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 31312943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 31312040 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2018

Serial Number 31312939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 31311574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2017

Serial Number 31312930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 31312871 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2016

Serial Number 31311876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2016

Serial Number 31311553 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 31312101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2013

Serial Number 31311378 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch