Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 678720 (Grade 7)

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Access Date: November 23, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 7

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	678720
Grade:	7
Model:	1
Class:	6
Estimated Production Year:	1880
Run Quantity:	50,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production:	277,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Slow
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	564.7G1.18S436.181M363.H552.K455.7J165
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.457
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	833.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	322.22
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.547%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	55 (0.11%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-5.56% Analyzing 708 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 7

Target Profile: 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U

Elgin Grade 7 (All Variations): 277,000 ETP

18S: 277,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 7

18S-M1: 277,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 7, Model 1

18S-M1-7J: 277,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 7, Model 1, 7 Jewels

18S-M1-7J-HGK: 277,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 7, Model 1, 7 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt

18S-M1-7J-HGK-U: 277,000 100.00%

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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.

nicnic Supporter 405 · August 22, 2024

Serial Number 695696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2024

Serial Number 650078 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 12, 2023

Serial Number 681321 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · September 1, 2023

Serial Number 652219 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · April 7, 2023

Serial Number 673421 was reported as accurate.

cmould Supporter 192 · March 10, 2023

Serial Number 677106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2022

Serial Number 690522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2022

Serial Number 683821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2022

Serial Number 650184 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 682551 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 8, 2022

Serial Number 655373 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2021

Serial Number 668979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2021

Serial Number 668979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 672442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2021

Serial Number 699993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2021

Serial Number 672442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2021

Serial Number 682888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 694552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 656983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2021

Serial Number 694161 was reported as accurate.

georged Supporter 161 · February 11, 2021

Serial Number 652012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2021

Serial Number 654726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2020

Serial Number 678880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2020

Serial Number 658411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2020

Serial Number 660049 was reported as accurate.

georged Supporter 161 · November 16, 2020

Serial Number 652012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2020

Serial Number 682888 was reported as accurate.

Peace13 20 · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 692143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2020

Serial Number 699609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2020

Serial Number 670884 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Looks like it has had the 3rd wheel jeweled. Top
with bushing and two screws and bottom friction

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.