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: 39989500 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1941 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 78 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: 14912.478G78.16S3757.1615M338.O6846.L2475.21J460 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.457 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
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.14% Analyzing 1,566 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 14, 2024

Serial Number 39989562 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · December 21, 2020

Serial Number 39989779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2020

Serial Number 39989500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 39989779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2017

Serial Number 39989278 was reported as accurate.

Orchidman369 18 · March 8, 2017

Serial Number 39989500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2017

Serial Number 39989500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2017

Serial Number 39989500 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 29, 2015

Serial Number 39989875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2014

Serial Number 39989895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 39989383 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch