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: 41168364
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond Gold Flashed
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1943
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 80 of 91
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400
Variant Est. Production: 12,000 (16S-M15-21J-OFL)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gold Flashed
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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: 14975.478G80.16S3800.1615M346.O6865.L2478.21J462
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
558.20
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: 18 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.46% Analyzing 1,535 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 · March 19, 2024

Serial Number 41169547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2024

Serial Number 41168783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2021

Serial Number 41168236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2021

Serial Number 41168236 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 41168300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 41168614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2019

Serial Number 41168747 was reported as accurate.

Wbridg10 111 · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 41168891 was reported as accurate.

Wbridg10 111 · December 24, 2018

Serial Number 41168891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 41168657 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is nickel

timerestored 278 · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 41169345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2015

Serial Number 41169982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 41168213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 41168328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 41168651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 41168651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2013

Serial Number 41169866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2012

Serial Number 41168492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2012

Serial Number 41168213 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is gold flash finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · December 6, 2012

Serial Number 41168213 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 41168830 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Currently for sale on EBay, has a gold wash finish
on the movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch