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: 41526115
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond Gold Flashed
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1943
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 83 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 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: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15000.478G83.16S3822.1615M349.O6878.L2481.21J465
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: 49 (1.23%)
$ 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 · February 27, 2024

Serial Number 41527530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2024

Serial Number 41528184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2024

Serial Number 41527530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2023

Serial Number 41526650 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · September 12, 2022

Serial Number 41526650 was reported as accurate.

WatchRepairTech 6 · September 8, 2022

Serial Number 41526115 was reported as accurate.

WatchRepairTech 6 · September 8, 2022

Serial Number 41526115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2022

Serial Number 41526115 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · August 27, 2022

Serial Number 41527476 was reported as accurate.

WatchRepairTech 6 · August 23, 2022

Serial Number 41526115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2022

Serial Number 41526045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2021

Serial Number 41527036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2021

Serial Number 41526496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2021

Serial Number 41526723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 41529664 was reported as accurate.

Johnmrose 2 · December 30, 2020

Serial Number 41529164 was reported as accurate.

singing3 Supporter 43 · August 26, 2020

Serial Number 41529973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2020

Serial Number 41529164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 41529751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 41527193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2019

Serial Number 41528485 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 41527101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 41529621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2019

Serial Number 41526906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2019

Serial Number 41529093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 41528144 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2018

Serial Number 41529535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2018

Serial Number 41527494 was reported as accurate.

ShawnL Supporter 15 · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 41528979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 41529984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2016

Serial Number 41526965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 41528537 was reported as accurate.

wampumbob 37 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 41529262 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · August 15, 2015

Serial Number 41527039 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finished is gold flashed
No Wind indicator present
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · February 6, 2015

Serial Number 41529058 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 41529266 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 20, 2014

Serial Number 41528559 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 41529115 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 41526475 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 14, 2013

Serial Number 41526475 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 14, 2013

Serial Number 41528268 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 41527380 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · May 25, 2013

Serial Number 41527837 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This Movement is Gold Flashed, everything else is
Accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 41529771 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 41529482 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 25, 2013

Serial Number 41529363 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish is Gold Flashed, not nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · January 27, 2013

Serial Number 41529332 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This Movement is Gold Flashed, everything else is
Accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 41529997 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number 41529086 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch