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: 40220909 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1942 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 79 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: 14918.478G79.16S3762.1615M340.O6850.L2477.21J461 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 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
23 (1.15%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.54% Analyzing 1,572 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 · December 20, 2024

Serial Number 40220825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2024

Serial Number 40220233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2022

Serial Number 40220415 was reported as accurate.

ClipperCargo Supporter 39 · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 40219743 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2020

Serial Number 40219743 was reported as accurate.

ClipperCargo Supporter 39 · 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