Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 179

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: 7259552 Question Mark
Grade: 179 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 28 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 117,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 108,000 (18S-M5-7J-ONP) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant 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, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2860.179G6.18S1566.185M463.O633.P1065.7J793 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.449 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
352.26 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
136.07 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.231% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (0.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.65% Analyzing 57 Sales 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.


Anonymous · January 5, 2024

Serial Number 7263306 was reported as accurate.

cmould Supporter 192 · March 5, 2023

Serial Number 7263961 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2021

Serial Number 7262105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 7259030 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 7259552 was reported as accurate.

Cbaron 13 · April 18, 2019

Serial Number 7262200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2019

Serial Number 7260675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2016

Serial Number 7261557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2016

Serial Number 7261196 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked Atlas Watch Co.

cmdraven 4083 · June 15, 2015

Serial Number 7259353 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch