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: 29176952 Question Mark
Grade: 479 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 33 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: 13114.479G33.12S2222.124M139.O6061.P10139.17J2054 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.452 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
16 (0.53%) 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 · July 18, 2022

Serial Number 29176952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2021

Serial Number 29174844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2020

Serial Number 29176509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2020

Serial Number 29175175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2020

Serial Number 29175361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2019

Serial Number 29176210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2018

Serial Number 29174650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 29175801 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 29175142 was reported as accurate.

Amentet 2 · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 29176217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 29176697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2015

Serial Number 29174767 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · March 2, 2015

Serial Number 29175386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2013

Serial Number 29174435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 29174685 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 29176466 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 17, 2012

Serial Number 29174008 was reported as accurate.

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