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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 27008776 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 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 Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12547.478G16.16S3185.1615M234.O5684.L2346.21J342 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.431 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
44 (1.47%) 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.


Wadehayes 43 · September 30, 2024

Serial Number 27009003 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 891 · September 14, 2024

Serial Number 27010122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2023

Serial Number 27009238 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 27010289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2021

Serial Number 27010075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2021

Serial Number 27010075 was reported as accurate.

LyonOil 1 · February 1, 2021

Serial Number 27009291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2021

Serial Number 27009291 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · December 15, 2020

Serial Number 27009310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2020

Serial Number 27010741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2020

Serial Number 27008031 was reported as accurate.

milgauss 24 · August 2, 2020

Serial Number 27009584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2020

Serial Number 27010910 was reported as accurate.

tiaretnt 1 · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 27008956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2020

Serial Number 27010756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 27010096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2019

Serial Number 27008775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 27008779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2018

Serial Number 27008779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2018

Serial Number 27008459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 27010231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2017

Serial Number 27008956 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 90 · August 27, 2017

Serial Number 27009343 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2017

Serial Number 27008552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2016

Serial Number 27008826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2016

Serial Number 27010151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2016

Serial Number 27009907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2016

Serial Number 27010974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2016

Serial Number 27010974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2015

Serial Number 27008142 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 24, 2015

Serial Number 27010432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2014

Serial Number 27008529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 27008529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 27010150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 27008932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2013

Serial Number 27010289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2013

Serial Number 27010545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2012

Serial Number 27008856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2012

Serial Number 27008852 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 27008856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2012

Serial Number 27010362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2012

Serial Number 27010362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 27010545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 27008100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 27008184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2012

Serial Number 27009822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2012

Serial Number 27009100 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch