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: 40219621
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1942
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 79 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 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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14917.478G79.16S3762.1615M340.O6850.L2476.21J460
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: 23 (1.15%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · November 13, 2022

Serial Number 40220415 was reported as accurate.

ClipperCargo Supporter 25 · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 40219743 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2020

Serial Number 40219743 was reported as accurate.

ClipperCargo Supporter 25 · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 40219743 was reported as accurate.

214wwhallev1 15 · December 7, 2019

Serial Number 40219323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2018

Serial Number 40220308 was reported as accurate.

propwelder 30 · June 23, 2018

Serial Number 40220928 was reported as accurate.

propwelder 30 · June 23, 2018

Serial Number 40220928 was reported as accurate.

propwelder 30 · June 19, 2018

Serial Number 40220928 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2017

Serial Number 40219281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2017

Serial Number 40219281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2016

Serial Number 40219097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2015

Serial Number 40220376 was reported as accurate.

rbracke2 7 · August 29, 2015

Serial Number 40219621 was reported as accurate.

Dennismc01 10 · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 40220733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2014

Serial Number 40220786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 40220910 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 40219872 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch