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: 29714555
Grade: 479
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 38 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: 13241.479G38.12S2256.124M148.O6143.P10258.17J2079
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
506.00
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: 26 (0.65%)
$ 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.


DisprBJR Supporter 15 · January 26, 2024

Serial Number 29715692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2023

Serial Number 29717871 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2022

Serial Number 29717060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2021

Serial Number 29716042 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 29717336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2019

Serial Number 29715476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2018

Serial Number 29716807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2018

Serial Number 29716807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2018

Serial Number 29714140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2018

Serial Number 29716133 was reported as accurate.

Terry711 6 · June 28, 2017

Serial Number 29716977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2017

Serial Number 29714396 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 29714273 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2016

Serial Number 29715704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2016

Serial Number 29714549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2015

Serial Number 29715724 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2015

Serial Number 29716558 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · August 24, 2013

Serial Number 29714015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 29715444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2013

Serial Number 29716693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2012

Serial Number 29716693 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 29714385 was reported as accurate.

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