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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 177 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 177

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8625731
Grade: 177
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 40
Grade/Model Total Production: 203,000
Variant Est. Production: 185,000 (6S-M2-7J-HNP)
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Case: Various
Run ID: 3493.177G37.6S496.62M285.H2473.P1545.7J1060
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.290
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
611.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
236.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.401%
Registry Population: 1 (0.05%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.72% Analyzing 80 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 · May 9, 2018

Serial Number 8626417 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement this serial number 8626417 is signed
15 Jewels in black inlay lettering
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 8625787 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels
Elgin Grade 177 Pocket Watch