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: 33813257 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1933 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 60 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: 13935.478G60.16S3563.1615M295.O6514.L2414.21J405 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.479 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
21 (1.11%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.14% Analyzing 1,569 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · May 18, 2020

Serial Number 33814098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2020

Serial Number 33813343 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 33814541 was reported as accurate.

creed37160 9 · October 5, 2019

Serial Number 33813257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2019

Serial Number 33813868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 33813188 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 18, 2019

Serial Number 33813257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2019

Serial Number 33813313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2018

Serial Number 33813386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2018

Serial Number 33813519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 33813442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2013

Serial Number 33814810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 33813536 was reported as accurate.

KD5JBN 5 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 33814058 was reported as accurate.

KD5JBN 5 · August 5, 2013

Serial Number 33814058 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 33814058 is model 478 not 506
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 506 to 478
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 5

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 33813188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2012

Serial Number 33813285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2012

Serial Number 33814296 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 506 to 478
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 5
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch