Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 479 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 479

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 27906700 Question Mark
Grade: 479 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 166,000 (12S-M4-17J-ONP-A) Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12787.479G20.12S2135.124M120.O5845.P9831.17J1987 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
508.82 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
196.57 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.334% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (0.37%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.99% Analyzing 608 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 · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 27905489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2019

Serial Number 27905397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2019

Serial Number 27905920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2019

Serial Number 27904556 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2019

Serial Number 27906501 was reported as accurate.

Slirwin48 6 · September 22, 2018

Serial Number 27904945 was reported as accurate.

Slirwin48 6 · September 20, 2018

Serial Number 27904949 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2017

Serial Number 27905162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 27904383 was reported as accurate.

rich302000 53 · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 27905901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2016

Serial Number 27905301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2015

Serial Number 27905844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2013

Serial Number 27905091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 27904658 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 479 Pocket Watch