Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 480 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 480

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 29490215
Grade: 480
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 41 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 196,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Flat
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13185.480G41.16S3386.167M1327.O6108.P10206.7J5642
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
586.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
227.98
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.387%
Registry Population: 7 (0.14%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.04% Analyzing 87 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.


bwcrtime 188 · March 5, 2021

Serial Number 29491429 was reported as accurate.

ady270 15 · December 1, 2016

Serial Number 29490215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2016

Serial Number 29492604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2016

Serial Number 29492604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2014

Serial Number 29492742 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 480 Pocket Watch