Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 479 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 479

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 31210045
Grade: 479
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1928
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 50 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: 13554.479G50.12S2330.124M166.O6337.P10553.17J2131
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
506.00
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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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 · September 26, 2018

Serial Number 31210061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2018

Serial Number 31210992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 31210895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 31210725 was reported as accurate.

rjcullis 114 · September 27, 2017

Serial Number 31210725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2017

Serial Number 31211217 was reported as accurate.

watchman4831 193 · June 2, 2016

Serial Number 31210045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2015

Serial Number 31211253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 31209517 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 479 Pocket Watch