Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 478

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 38410675
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1940
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 69 of 91
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400
Variant Est. Production: 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Casual Script
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
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: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Temperature
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14772.478G69.16S3696.1615M321.O6790.L2455.21J449
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
555.10
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: 34 (1.13%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.44% Analyzing 1,531 Sales

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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 188 · 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 568 · 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