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: 38408468 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1940 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 69 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: Casual Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt 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
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Temperature
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14773.478G69.16S3696.1615M321.O6790.L2456.21J450 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 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
35 (1.17%) 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.


bwcrtime 189 · January 5, 2021

Serial Number 38408320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 38408553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2019

Serial Number 38410859 was reported as accurate.

Rholtz 11 · March 8, 2019

Serial Number 38408468 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 644 · January 17, 2019

Serial Number 38408468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 38408100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2018

Serial Number 38408640 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2017

Serial Number 38410001 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 38409044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 38409572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2015

Serial Number 38409647 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2015

Serial Number 38409718 was reported as accurate.

aubreygd 2 · December 29, 2014

Serial Number 38409030 was reported as accurate.

evelyndk 26 · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 38408005 was reported as accurate.

Elroy1 64 · May 2, 2014

Serial Number 38410672 was reported as accurate.

mpvick 3 · March 8, 2014

Serial Number 38409598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2014

Serial Number 38409598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2013

Serial Number 38410711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2013

Serial Number 38410562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2013

Serial Number 38409285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 38409087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2012

Serial Number 38409682 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch