Pocket Watch Database

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: 42283892
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1944
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 90 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: 15050.478G90.16S3861.1615M358.O6898.L2490.21J472
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
555.10
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: 39 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.44% Analyzing 1,531 Sales

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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 · June 13, 2022

Serial Number 42281891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2022

Serial Number 42283903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2021

Serial Number 42282692 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator.

Elgintime1961 1 · March 13, 2021

Serial Number 42281994 was reported as accurate.

Siebefa Supporter 17 · September 3, 2019

Serial Number 42283261 was reported as accurate.

Siebefa Supporter 17 · September 2, 2019

Serial Number 42283261 was reported as accurate.

tobpec Supporter 31 · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 42283612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2017

Serial Number 42283401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2017

Serial Number 42281297 was reported as accurate.

rad291 Supporter 20 · July 11, 2017

Serial Number 42283084 was reported as accurate.

rad291 Supporter 20 · July 3, 2017

Serial Number 42283084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2017

Serial Number 42283084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2017

Serial Number 42283072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2017

Serial Number 42283084 was reported as accurate.

dherrick 18 · March 15, 2017

Serial Number 42282298 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · January 1, 2017

Serial Number 42283892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2016

Serial Number 42283449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2016

Serial Number 42283107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2015

Serial Number 42283107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2015

Serial Number 42282500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2015

Serial Number 42281032 was reported as accurate.

MarkH1 30 · June 1, 2015

Serial Number 42283778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2014

Serial Number 42283623 was reported as accurate.

RMoses1158 39 · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 42281609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2013

Serial Number 42283109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2013

Serial Number 42282733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2013

Serial Number 42281393 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: above where diagram reads "cock", there is another
piece that is not in the picture. It looks like a
snake whose tail begins at the bottom left of the
pivot of the metronome hand (whose tip is directly
above the screw next to the "cock" label) and then
comes down and around the tip of said metronome
hand and back up to the right "kissing" the bottom
right of the pivot. There is also an "S" and an
"F" on the underlying plate as well. A second note
is that in the picture, The cock and the metronome
above it seem to be on two different plates,
whereas on my watch, they are all on one. If you
need a picture, I can send you one. My email is
brionburket *****@gmail.com. Thanks!

Anonymous · May 25, 2013

Serial Number 42281552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 42283802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 42281214 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 42283802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 42283802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2012

Serial Number 42281526 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch