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: 34008796 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1933 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 64 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13978.478G64.16S3581.1615M303.O6548.L2423.21J413 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.467 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
9 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.65% 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.


Anonymous · February 12, 2024

Serial Number 34008701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2020

Serial Number 34008422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2019

Serial Number 34008594 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 34008413 was reported as accurate.

mpvick 3 · December 1, 2013

Serial Number 34008796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2013

Serial Number 34008527 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 34008117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number 34008042 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch