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: 30368741 Question Mark
Grade: 479 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 43 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: 13379.479G43.12S2291.124M156.O6229.P10388.17J2102 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.470 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
19 (0.48%) 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.


HermansWatches Supporter 1 · May 25, 2024

Serial Number 30370367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2023

Serial Number 30367274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2021

Serial Number 30367735 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2021

Serial Number 30368786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2021

Serial Number 30370941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2020

Serial Number 30368786 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4083 · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 30370288 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 387 · June 3, 2019

Serial Number 30370641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 30369203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2017

Serial Number 30367209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 30367487 was reported as accurate.

pwcanada Supporter 107 · February 25, 2015

Serial Number 30369770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2014

Serial Number 30369669 was reported as accurate.

amccarty 1 · January 19, 2014

Serial Number 30368780 was reported as accurate.

TommyPaulette 50 · October 15, 2013

Serial Number 30368780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2012

Serial Number 30368270 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 14, 2012

Serial Number 30367451 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 8, 2012

Serial Number 30370652 was reported as accurate.

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