Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 178 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 178

Private Label(s) in Run:

Atlas Watch Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7085267
Grade: 178
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 35
Grade/Model Total Production: 132,000
Variant Est. Production: 128,000 (18S-M4-7J-HNL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2819.178G1.18S1543.184M115.H2105.L1200.7J770
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
395.22
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
153.52
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.261%
Registry Population: 10 (0.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.00% Analyzing 57 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.


HerbertTrw Supporter 113 · August 19, 2022

Serial Number 7087965 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Info: this is private Run "Atlas Watch Co,
Chicago" (Louis Manheimer). It is labeled on
movement and dial.
This # not appears in the list of indentified
runs yet.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 7087264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 7088073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2020

Serial Number 7087650 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 7087788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2018

Serial Number 7087264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2015

Serial Number 7086075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2015

Serial Number 7085856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2013

Serial Number 7085557 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 178 Pocket Watch