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Access Date: May 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 479
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 30034862 | |
| Grade: | 479 | |
| Model: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1927 | |
| Run Quantity: | 4,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 40 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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 13311.479G40.12S2274.124M151.O6188.P10324.17J2089 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.297 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 508.82 | |
| 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: | 22 (0.55%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 2.25% Analyzing 600 Sales | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 479
Target Profile: 12S-M4-17J-ONP-A
| Elgin Grade 479 (All Variations): 169,000 ETP | |
| 12S: 169,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 479 |
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| 12S-M4: 169,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 479, Model 4 |
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| 12S-M4-17J: 169,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 479, Model 4, 17 Jewels |
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| 12S-M4-17J-ONP: 169,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 479, Model 4, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
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| 12S-M4-17J-ONP-A: 166,000 98.22% | Other: 3,000
Other Adjustments or Unclassified |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 22 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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.
Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 294 · November 4, 2023
Serial Number 30034862 was reported as inaccurate.
having a custom dial with no second hand. I'm
guessing the company wanted to display one of
their pans on the dial and left the seconds bit
off to allow for the space needed.
billreid 141 · September 20, 2022
Serial Number 30035204 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 30, 2022
Serial Number 30037129 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 22, 2021
Serial Number 30037057 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 22, 2020
Serial Number 30034074 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 14, 2020
Serial Number 30037561 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 16, 2019
Serial Number 30037582 was reported as accurate.
DustOffUH1 9 · November 22, 2016
Serial Number 30036743 was reported as accurate.
mounce3800 1 · November 20, 2015
Serial Number 30036560 was reported as accurate.
LeroyC 392 · February 25, 2014
Serial Number 30035857 was reported as accurate.
