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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 178 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 178

Private Label(s) in Run:

Atlas Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7172330 Question Mark
Grade: 178 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 35 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 132,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 128,000 (18S-M4-7J-HNL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2831.178G4.18S1552.184M118.H2112.L1206.7J779 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
397.42 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
153.52 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.261% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (0.13%) Question Mark

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1124 · February 8, 2024

Serial Number 7171414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2022

Serial Number 7167817 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · April 16, 2022

Serial Number 7167103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2021

Serial Number 7170687 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 7176094 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 7169561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2018

Serial Number 7171052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2016

Serial Number 7171537 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2013

Serial Number 7176217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2013

Serial Number 7169737 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 178 Pocket Watch