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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: 41726202
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1943
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 85 of 91
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400
Variant Est. Production: 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 15009.478G85.16S3829.1615M351.O6881.L2483.21J467
Database Version: v52.235
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: 14 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.94% Analyzing 1,534 Sales
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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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · October 25, 2023

Serial Number 41726075 was reported as accurate.

fpionati 6 · February 16, 2021

Serial Number 41726945 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 2, 2020

Serial Number 41726476 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 41726926 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 13, 2017

Serial Number 41726251 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 16, 2016

Serial Number 41726367 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 8, 2016

Serial Number 41726367 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is nickel and no wind indicator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gold Flashed to Nickel

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · June 5, 2016

Serial Number 41726202 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: From a Sept. 2008 thread at the NAWCC message
board

(http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?43339-What-doe
s-gold-flashed-mean )

if you scroll down, it was noted that some (but
not all) of the 41,725,001 - 41,727,000 run of
2000 478s were gold flashed, as indicated in a
partial list.
As you can see from the picture my #41726202 is
nickel. I came across a sold listing online of
#41,726,855 which was also nickel.


Perhaps under Movement Finish "gold flashed or
Nickel" would be less confusing for
movements in the 41,725,001-41,727,000 run that
folks enter on the Database that are Nickel .
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gold Flashed to Nickel

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 26, 2015

Serial Number 41726515 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · June 9, 2013

Serial Number 41726202 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2012

Serial Number 41726222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2012

Serial Number 41726724 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch