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: 28960058 Question Mark
Grade: 479 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 31 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: 13061.479G31.12S2208.124M136.O6028.P10090.17J2042 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 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
12 (0.40%) 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.


billreid 143 · September 10, 2023

Serial Number 28960058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2021

Serial Number 28958303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2020

Serial Number 28959993 was reported as accurate.

JointVenture Supporter 138 · August 20, 2020

Serial Number 28959193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2020

Serial Number 28960025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2020

Serial Number 28960700 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2020

Serial Number 28958651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2020

Serial Number 28959172 was reported as accurate.

Ravina 1 · May 22, 2019

Serial Number 28959195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2019

Serial Number 28959195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2017

Serial Number 28959690 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MODEL: 10

Anonymous · April 26, 2016

Serial Number 28958651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 28958651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2015

Serial Number 28958683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 28960107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 28960633 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2012

Serial Number 28959073 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 479 Pocket Watch