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: 30693792 Question Mark
Grade: 479 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 46 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: 13451.479G46.12S2308.124M161.O6275.P10457.17J2114 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 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
15 (0.50%) 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.


cmdraven 4083 · August 26, 2023

Serial Number 30695384 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4135 · August 30, 2020

Serial Number 30693484 was reported as accurate.

Russcarter 7 · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 30694009 was reported as accurate.

georged Supporter 162 · September 12, 2018

Serial Number 30695350 was reported as accurate.

bangy55 3 · August 27, 2018

Serial Number 30694005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2016

Serial Number 30694059 was reported as accurate.

pocketwatch101 111 · February 8, 2015

Serial Number 30693792 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 30695278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 30695858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2014

Serial Number 30693345 was reported as accurate.

brendadavis1953 1 · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 30694281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 30694281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 30694281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2013

Serial Number 30695747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2012

Serial Number 30695980 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a 12s.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · December 10, 2012

Serial Number 30695980 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 13, 2012

Serial Number 30693198 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 30695623 was reported as accurate.

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