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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: 42371261
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1944
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 91 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: 15057.478G91.16S3868.1615M359.O6901.L2491.21J473
Database Version: v52.219
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: 21 (1.05%)
$ 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.


Riverwatch77 9 · March 1, 2021

Serial Number 42371522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 42371522 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 24, 2020

Serial Number 42371261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2020

Serial Number 42371573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 42371286 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 42370050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2019

Serial Number 42371108 was reported as accurate.

bogus22 Supporter 83 · December 2, 2018

Serial Number 42370688 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · November 7, 2016

Serial Number 42371562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2016

Serial Number 42370116 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 19, 2015

Serial Number 42371661 was reported as accurate.

Hambone16319 5 · May 31, 2015

Serial Number 42371381 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 42370554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2014

Serial Number 42370587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2014

Serial Number 42370296 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

artmadrigal 2 · January 16, 2014

Serial Number 42371989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2013

Serial Number 42370732 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number 42371152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2012

Serial Number 42370146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2012

Serial Number 42371099 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch