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: 42212993 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1944 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 89 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: 15047.478G89.16S3858.1615M357.O6896.L2490.21J472 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.517 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
58 (1.16%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.11% Analyzing 1,570 Sales Question Mark

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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 · October 24, 2024

Serial Number 42210464 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1159 · April 18, 2024

Serial Number 42211855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2024

Serial Number 42213691 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2023

Serial Number 42210367 was reported as accurate.

CG12960 26 · September 10, 2022

Serial Number 42212858 was reported as accurate.

CG12960 26 · September 10, 2022

Serial Number 42212858 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 1, 2022

Serial Number 42212148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2021

Serial Number 42213863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2021

Serial Number 42213567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2021

Serial Number 42212902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2021

Serial Number 42209284 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · December 18, 2020

Serial Number 42213956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2020

Serial Number 42211693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 42210468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 42212641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 42210988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 42210601 was reported as accurate.

sln4tra 11 · December 13, 2018

Serial Number 42212980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 42213435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2018

Serial Number 42212878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2017

Serial Number 42209818 was reported as accurate.

Harvey 2 · May 27, 2017

Serial Number 42211392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2016

Serial Number 42212041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2016

Serial Number 42212188 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 42210805 was reported as accurate.

jcammaro 68 · April 17, 2016

Serial Number 42213845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 42213298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2015

Serial Number 42211661 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · May 13, 2015

Serial Number 42212644 was reported as accurate.

tsullivan 18 · April 26, 2015

Serial Number 42212041 was reported as accurate.

tsullivan 18 · April 26, 2015

Serial Number 42212041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2015

Serial Number 42212041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2014

Serial Number 42213920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2014

Serial Number 42213535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2014

Serial Number 42213535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2014

Serial Number 42213920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2014

Serial Number 42212303 was reported as accurate.

wfcsoftball 105 · January 18, 2014

Serial Number 42210388 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · December 28, 2013

Serial Number 42210388 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this SN.

tpicket 11 · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 42212878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 42210916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 42209636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2013

Serial Number 42212863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 42209783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2012

Serial Number 42209954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2012

Serial Number 42212564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2012

Serial Number 42212271 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch