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: 30586603 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: 45 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: 13429.479G45.12S2304.124M160.O6261.P10436.17J2110 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.467 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
25 (0.63%) 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 · November 8, 2020

Serial Number 30588961 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2020

Serial Number 30588548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 30586203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2020

Serial Number 30586605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2018

Serial Number 30588741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 30587123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 30587123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2016

Serial Number 30587027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2016

Serial Number 30585345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 30585184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2015

Serial Number 30586449 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · September 25, 2014

Serial Number 30585537 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2014

Serial Number 30585537 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · December 13, 2013

Serial Number 30587736 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · September 26, 2013

Serial Number 30588066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2013

Serial Number 30587736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 30587474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 30587074 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2013

Serial Number 30586002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2012

Serial Number 30585537 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2012

Serial Number 30586871 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 27, 2012

Serial Number 30586871 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 1, 2012

Serial Number 30585365 was reported as accurate.

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