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: 41168891 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Gold Flashed Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1943 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 80 of 91 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 12,000 (16S-M15-21J-OFL) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gold Flashed Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black 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
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Temperature
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14976.478G80.16S3800.1615M346.O6865.L2479.21J463 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 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
18 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.11% Analyzing 1,570 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 · 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