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Access Date: May 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 179
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 7304638 | |
| Grade: | 179 | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1898 | |
| Run Quantity: | 5,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 8 of 28 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 117,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 108,000 (18S-M5-7J-ONP) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078, 347272, 345619 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2877.179G8.18S1575.185M470.O641.P1080.7J802 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.296 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 352.26 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 136.07 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.231% | |
| Registry Population: | 4 (0.08%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 179
Target Profile: 18S-M5-7J-ONP-U
| Elgin Grade 179 (All Variations): 117,000 ETP | |
| 18S: 117,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 179 |
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| 18S-M5: 117,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 179, Model 5 |
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| 18S-M5-7J: 117,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 179, Model 5, 7 Jewels |
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| 18S-M5-7J-ONP: 108,000 92.31% 18s, Grade 179, Model 5, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
Other: 9,000
Other Configs or Unclassified |
| 18S-M5-7J-ONP-U: 108,000 92.31% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 4 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 6, 2022
Serial Number 7304638 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 17, 2016
Serial Number 7304582 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 5, 2014
Serial Number 7302030 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 1, 2012
Serial Number 7302567 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: im not sure what movement finish is but the watch
itself is made of gold.
itself is made of gold.
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