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Access Date: May 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 477 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 477

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 29179492
Grade: 477
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,200
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Case: Various
Run ID: 13115.477G24.12S2223.123M1121.O6063.P10140.17J2055
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.290
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 84.90
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 32.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.056%
Registry Population: 21 (1.05%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 477

Target Profile: 12S-M3-17J-ONP-A3PTI

Elgin Grade 477 (All Variations): 28,200 ETP
12S: 28,200 100.00%
12s, Grade 477
12S-M3: 28,200 100.00%
12s, Grade 477, Model 3
12S-M3-17J: 28,200 100.00%
12s, Grade 477, Model 3, 17 Jewels
12S-M3-17J-ONP: 28,200 100.00%
12s, Grade 477, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
12S-M3-17J-ONP-A3PTI: 28,200 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 21 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4734 · December 13, 2023

Serial Number 29179520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 29179271 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 29179025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 29180475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2014

Serial Number 29180423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2014

Serial Number 29180397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2013

Serial Number 29179305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 29179305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 29180796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2012

Serial Number 29180083 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 477 Pocket Watch