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: 28934962 Question Mark
Grade: 479 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 30 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: 13055.479G30.12S2207.124M135.O6025.P10084.17J2040 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 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
25 (0.63%) 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 9, 2023

Serial Number 28934865 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4075 · April 29, 2023

Serial Number 28934786 was reported as accurate.

Time4U 47 · September 9, 2021

Serial Number 28936622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2020

Serial Number 28934056 was reported as accurate.

Nordberglee 48 · August 6, 2020

Serial Number 28935710 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2019

Serial Number 28935639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2018

Serial Number 28937816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 28936290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2017

Serial Number 28936051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2016

Serial Number 28935731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2016

Serial Number 28936351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2015

Serial Number 28936264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2014

Serial Number 28937220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 28937220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2013

Serial Number 28936788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2013

Serial Number 28934358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 28934893 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 28936002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2012

Serial Number 28935790 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 17, 2012

Serial Number 28934931 was reported as accurate.

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