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: 30150961 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 46 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 Signing Style: Mixed 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13333.478G46.16S3431.1615M280.O6201.L2392.21J390 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 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
36 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.17% Analyzing 1,565 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 · February 18, 2024

Serial Number 30148999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2022

Serial Number 30148405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2022

Serial Number 30149405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 30150697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2020

Serial Number 30149938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2020

Serial Number 30150578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2019

Serial Number 30149507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 30150920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2018

Serial Number 30149709 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · May 7, 2018

Serial Number 30150821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2018

Serial Number 30149039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2018

Serial Number 30148230 was reported as accurate.

epatton 1 · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 30148561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 30148561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2017

Serial Number 30149434 was reported as accurate.

garydurie Supporter 29 · April 29, 2017

Serial Number 30148954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2017

Serial Number 30148831 was reported as accurate.

topspy 6 · November 3, 2016

Serial Number 30148516 was reported as accurate.

Homertime 7 · June 21, 2016

Serial Number 30149608 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2016

Serial Number 30149171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2016

Serial Number 30148578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2016

Serial Number 30148578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2015

Serial Number 30148578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2015

Serial Number 30148578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2015

Serial Number 30149856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2015

Serial Number 30149083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2015

Serial Number 30149083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2015

Serial Number 30149305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2015

Serial Number 30149305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 30149800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 30150579 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch DOES have a winding indicator. Thanks!

GhostS2 7 · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 30148740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2013

Serial Number 30148400 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2013

Serial Number 30149611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 30148022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number 30148065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 30150143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2012

Serial Number 30149995 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch