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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: | 8703739 | |
| Grade: | 179 | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1900 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 28 of 28 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 117,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 9,000 (18S-M5-7J-OGP) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| 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: | 3533.179G28.18S1869.185M607.O938.P1576.7J1082 | |
| 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% | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 179
Target Profile: 18S-M5-7J-OGP-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-OGP: 9,000 7.69% 18s, Grade 179, Model 5, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt |
Other: 108,000
Other Configs or Unclassified |
| 18S-M5-7J-OGP-U: 9,000 7.69% | |
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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 3, 2021
Serial Number 8703739 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: gilt, america
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
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