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: 27508428
Grade: 479
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 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: 12676.479G16.12S2107.124M115.O5773.P9727.17J1964
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: 8 (0.40%)
$ 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.


giddykippa 234 · August 29, 2020

Serial Number 27508749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2018

Serial Number 27508116 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2017

Serial Number 27508374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2015

Serial Number 27507778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2015

Serial Number 27507778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2013

Serial Number 27508428 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · December 15, 2013

Serial Number 27508428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2012

Serial Number 27508132 was reported as accurate.

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