Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 31311575 (Grade 478)

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Access Date: November 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 478

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	31311575
Grade:	478
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1928
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	57 of 91
Grade/Model Total Production:	185,400
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Mixed
Movement Inlay Color:	Other
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Ball
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Wind Indicator Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings:	B.W. Raymond Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions
Case:	Various
Run ID:	13579.478G57.16S3496.1615M291.O6352.L2407.21J402
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.465
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	558.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	215.65
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.366%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	26 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	11.65% Analyzing 1,569 Sales
Research Note: #31311977 Verified as Featuring an "Elgin Avion" WI Dial. #31312994: Verified with Wind Indicator [JH]

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