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Access Date: January 30, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 478
B.W. Raymond
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 41725489 | |
| Grade: | 478 | |
| Variation: | B.W. Raymond Gold Flashed | |
| Model: | 15 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1943 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 84 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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 15009.478G84.16S3828.1615M350.O6880.L2483.21J467 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.582 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 13 (1.30%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 16.59% Analyzing 1,577 Sales | |
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Research Note: Original factory serial lists designate 41725001-41727000 as Grade 478. However, because the first half of the run was produced with a "gold flashed" finished while the second half was standard nickel, this run has been segmented for the purpose of the database.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 478
Target Profile: 16S-M15-21J-OFL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND GOLD FLASHED
| Elgin Grade 478 (All Variations): 185,400 ETP | |
| 16S: 185,400 100.00% 16s, Grade 478 |
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| 16S-M15: 185,400 100.00% 16s, Grade 478, Model 15 |
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| 16S-M15-21J: 185,400 100.00% 16s, Grade 478, Model 15, 21 Jewels |
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| 16S-M15-21J-OFL: 12,000 6.47% 16s, Grade 478, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Gold Flashed |
Other: 173,400
Other Configs or Unclassified |
| 16S-M15-21J-OFL-A5PTI: 12,000 6.47% | |
| 16S-M15-21J-OFL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND GOLD FLASHED: 12,000 6.47% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 13 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.
cjbrem Supporter 1006 · December 4, 2024
Serial Number 41725499 was reported as accurate.
ROYAFLORA 2 · November 26, 2024
Serial Number 41725837 was reported as accurate.
Louisc1 Supporter 88 · September 30, 2023
Serial Number 41725843 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 13, 2022
Serial Number 41725943 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 17, 2020
Serial Number 41725922 was reported as accurate.
americanheritage 7 · September 22, 2017
Serial Number 41725750 was reported as accurate.
dfchong 837 · December 23, 2016
Serial Number 41725651 was reported as accurate.
Watching 41 · June 26, 2016
Serial Number 41725387 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 9, 2016
Serial Number 41725202 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: All correct but finish. 41725202 is gold flashed.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
Anonymous · November 2, 2015
Serial Number 41725348 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
Anonymous · September 11, 2015
Serial Number 41725816 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
Anonymous · May 25, 2015
Serial Number 41725071 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
Harvo1 7 · January 17, 2015
Serial Number 41725489 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
Anonymous · June 22, 2012
Serial Number 41725907 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
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