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: 28228389
Grade: 479
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 24 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: 12864.479G24.12S2156.124M125.O5898.P9904.17J2002
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: 15 (0.50%)
$ 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.


Laffite 14 · September 21, 2022

Serial Number 28228389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2021

Serial Number 28230280 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 29, 2021

Serial Number 28228176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2020

Serial Number 28229231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 28228730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2017

Serial Number 28228022 was reported as accurate.

Artworks 8 · March 31, 2017

Serial Number 28229768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2013

Serial Number 28229264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 28230479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 28228777 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hello,
my Movment is 12S Diameter 39,79mm, 4th model, is
cased in a Elgin Streamline Case.
Best Regards
Uhrenfreak 68
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · August 4, 2012

Serial Number 28228777 was reported as accurate.

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