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: 42075112 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1943 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 88 of 91 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15041.478G88.16S3853.1615M355.O6892.L2489.21J471 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.469 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
23 (0.77%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.65% Analyzing 1,569 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #42076662: Verified with Dial Marked "Government Special."

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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 · April 5, 2024

Serial Number 42075351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2024

Serial Number 42075858 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 268 · July 14, 2023

Serial Number 42076719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2022

Serial Number 42076031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 42075311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 42074296 was reported as accurate.

Sicario64 2 · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 42076369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 42076369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 42076952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2019

Serial Number 42075699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 42074755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2017

Serial Number 42076984 was reported as accurate.

Ejwoodfell 1 · September 21, 2017

Serial Number 42076811 was reported as accurate.

RJwatches 1 · July 23, 2017

Serial Number 42075225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2016

Serial Number 42075115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2014

Serial Number 42075112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2014

Serial Number 42074658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2012

Serial Number 42075799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2012

Serial Number 42075384 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 42074287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2012

Serial Number 42075947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2012

Serial Number 42075452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2012

Serial Number 42075947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2012

Serial Number 42076138 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch