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: 28960633
Grade: 479
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 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: 13060.479G31.12S2208.124M136.O6028.P10090.17J2042
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: 12 (0.40%)
$ 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.


billreid 141 · 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 102 · 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