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: 27707083
Grade: 479
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,000
Variant Est. Production: 166,000 (12S-M4-17J-ONP-A)
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12729.479G18.12S2122.124M118.O5807.P9778.17J1976
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: 20 (0.67%)
$ 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 · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 27706633 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · March 8, 2021

Serial Number 27707065 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · June 1, 2019

Serial Number 27707853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2017

Serial Number 27707411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2017

Serial Number 27707681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2016

Serial Number 27707811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2013

Serial Number 27707484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 27706489 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 27705376 was reported as accurate.

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