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: 29487244 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: 35 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: 13185.479G35.12S2244.124M144.O6107.P10205.17J2068 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.506 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
15 (0.50%) 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.


Anonymous · January 7, 2021

Serial Number 29486571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 29488056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2018

Serial Number 29486050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2017

Serial Number 29486321 was reported as accurate.

mpmontgomery 1 · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 29487589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 29486607 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped 21 Jewels, eight adjustments

Anonymous · March 4, 2013

Serial Number 29486607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2013

Serial Number 29486321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 29488306 was reported as accurate.

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