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: 31415553 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: 58 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: 13602.478G58.16S3501.1615M292.O6366.L2408.21J403 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 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
32 (1.60%) 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.


jaspurlock2012 Supporter 125 · December 2, 2023

Serial Number 31415553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 31414146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2020

Serial Number 31414540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2020

Serial Number 31414308 was reported as accurate.

locoengr Supporter 27 · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 31414317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2020

Serial Number 31415073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2019

Serial Number 31415073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 31415513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2019

Serial Number 31414460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 31414775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2016

Serial Number 31415564 was reported as accurate.

watchman992 23 · October 16, 2015

Serial Number 31415987 was reported as accurate.

Denniscolligan1 9 · March 27, 2015

Serial Number 31414341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2015

Serial Number 31414317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2014

Serial Number 31415121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2014

Serial Number 31414239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2014

Serial Number 31414239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2014

Serial Number 31414239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2014

Serial Number 31414016 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 130 · November 2, 2013

Serial Number 31414240 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2013

Serial Number 31415585 was reported as accurate.

Dch525 25 · June 11, 2013

Serial Number 31415564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2013

Serial Number 31414523 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch