Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 479 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 479

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 29696738
Grade: 479
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,000
Variant Est. Production: 166,000 (12S-M4-17J-ONP-A)
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13235.479G37.12S2255.124M147.O6139.P10252.17J2077
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
508.82
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
196.57
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.334%
Registry Population: 18 (0.45%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 598 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 · July 3, 2022

Serial Number 29694685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 29694570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 29694570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 29694570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 29694570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 29694570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 29694570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2021

Serial Number 29695742 was reported as accurate.

3DBLOUDER 10 · October 4, 2020

Serial Number 29696708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2020

Serial Number 29694685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 29695826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2019

Serial Number 29694674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2019

Serial Number 29696700 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2018

Serial Number 29695312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2018

Serial Number 29697344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2017

Serial Number 29697206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 29695985 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 29695985 was reported as accurate.

chevykingpower 215 · May 16, 2014

Serial Number 29695028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 29696964 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · October 14, 2013

Serial Number 29697480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 29696738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 29695765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2013

Serial Number 29694538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number 29696953 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Elgin Grade 479 Pocket Watch