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: 29717405 Question Mark
Grade: 479 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 38 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: 13242.479G38.12S2256.124M148.O6143.P10258.17J2079 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.469 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
26 (0.65%) 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.


DisprBJR Supporter 15 · January 26, 2024

Serial Number 29715692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2023

Serial Number 29717871 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2022

Serial Number 29717060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2021

Serial Number 29716042 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 29717336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2019

Serial Number 29715476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2018

Serial Number 29716807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2018

Serial Number 29716807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2018

Serial Number 29714140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2018

Serial Number 29716133 was reported as accurate.

Terry711 6 · June 28, 2017

Serial Number 29716977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2017

Serial Number 29714396 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 29714273 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2016

Serial Number 29715704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2016

Serial Number 29714549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2015

Serial Number 29715724 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2015

Serial Number 29716558 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · August 24, 2013

Serial Number 29714015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 29715444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2013

Serial Number 29716693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2012

Serial Number 29716693 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 29714385 was reported as accurate.

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