Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 42074426 (Grade 478)

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Access Date: May 18, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 478

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	42074426
Grade:	478
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1943
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	88 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
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
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:	No
Wind Indicator:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Case:	Various
Run ID:	15041.478G88.16S3853.1615M355.O6892.L2489.21J471
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.648
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$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	11.52% Analyzing 1,598 Sales
Research Note: #42076662: Verified with Dial Marked "Government Special."

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