Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 30928886 (Grade 479)

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Access Date: April 20, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 479

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	30928886
Grade:	479
Model:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1928
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	48 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
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	13499.479G48.12S2320.124M164.O6304.P10502.17J2125
Database Version:	v52.235
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:	16 (0.53%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	0% Analyzing 598 Sales

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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
12S-M4: 169,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 479, Model 4
12S-M4-17J: 169,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 479, Model 4, 17 Jewels
12S-M4-17J-ONP: 169,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 479, Model 4, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
12S-M4-17J-ONP-A: 166,000 98.22%	Other: 3,000 Other Adjustments or Unclassified

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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.

MarchHare 1 · February 2, 2023

Serial Number 30929170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2021

Serial Number 30927382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 30927246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2020

Serial Number 30928625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2019

Serial Number 30927218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2018

Serial Number 30929604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2017

Serial Number 30927218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2016

Serial Number 30928412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2015

Serial Number 30927291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2014

Serial Number 30928856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2014

Serial Number 30929250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 30927598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2013

Serial Number 30929201 was reported as accurate.