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: 39385932 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1941 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 75 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: 14869.478G75.16S3726.1615M330.O6823.L2468.21J456 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 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
27 (1.35%) 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 · October 29, 2024

Serial Number 39385613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2024

Serial Number 39385613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2023

Serial Number 39385488 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · May 30, 2022

Serial Number 39385613 was reported as accurate.

geotechcritter 7 · May 29, 2021

Serial Number 39385932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 39385730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2019

Serial Number 39385742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 39384683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 39385074 was reported as accurate.

jmpgfoto Supporter 18 · September 21, 2018

Serial Number 39385547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2018

Serial Number 39384109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 39385730 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · November 28, 2016

Serial Number 39385774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2016

Serial Number 39384637 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 39384662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2016

Serial Number 39384334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2015

Serial Number 39384752 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 39385160 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · February 28, 2014

Serial Number 39385155 was reported as accurate.

jaspurlock2012 Supporter 125 · January 23, 2014

Serial Number 39384231 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · January 5, 2014

Serial Number 39385155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2013

Serial Number 39385043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 39385800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2013

Serial Number 39385137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2012

Serial Number 39385520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2012

Serial Number 39384419 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch