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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: 41444583 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Gold Flashed Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1943 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 82 of 91 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 12,000 (16S-M15-21J-OFL) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gold Flashed 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: 14996.478G82.16S3818.1615M348.O6876.L2481.21J465 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.428 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
45 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.80% Analyzing 1,563 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 · December 9, 2023

Serial Number 41444512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2023

Serial Number 41443401 was reported as accurate.

ralph1 113 · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 41444693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2022

Serial Number 41443843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2021

Serial Number 41443862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2021

Serial Number 41442577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2020

Serial Number 41444866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2020

Serial Number 41444496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 41442282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2020

Serial Number 41444673 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Works are gold washed
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information is already present in the lookup table.

Anonymous · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 41443122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2019

Serial Number 41443247 was reported as accurate.

Andrew9000 85 · October 3, 2019

Serial Number 41443787 was reported as accurate.

nickatnite59 1 · June 12, 2019

Serial Number 41443051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2019

Serial Number 41444105 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 41442236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 41443158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2018

Serial Number 41444171 was reported as accurate.

bamadadof3a Supporter 45 · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 41442089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2018

Serial Number 41443952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2017

Serial Number 41442092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 41443923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2017

Serial Number 41444704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2017

Serial Number 41444704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2017

Serial Number 41442113 was reported as accurate.

Longhunter56 13 · June 4, 2016

Serial Number 41442324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2016

Serial Number 41443242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2016

Serial Number 41443242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 41444215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2016

Serial Number 41444694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 41442720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 41443661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2015

Serial Number 41443928 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2015

Serial Number 41443928 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2015

Serial Number 41443631 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2015

Serial Number 41444215 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 90 · February 1, 2015

Serial Number 41442045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 41444777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 41444777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2014

Serial Number 41443858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2013

Serial Number 41442820 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 41443858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2013

Serial Number 41443858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2013

Serial Number 41443858 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not wind indicator

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 41443702 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 41442284 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gold Flashed, not nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 41443052 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gold flashed movement not nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · January 17, 2013

Serial Number 41444405 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is gold flashed.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · September 16, 2012

Serial Number 41442179 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gold Flashed
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · June 26, 2012

Serial Number 41443347 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch