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Access Date: May 01, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 179

Private Label(s) in Run:

Sun-Dial U.S.A.

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Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7355267
Grade: 179
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 117,000
Variant Est. Production: 108,000 (18S-M5-7J-ONP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2897.179G9.18S1583.185M475.O647.P1096.7J812
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 352.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 136.07
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.231%
Registry Population: 14 (0.14%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 179

Target Profile: 18S-M5-7J-ONP-U

Elgin Grade 179 (All Variations): 117,000 ETP
18S: 117,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 179
18S-M5: 117,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 179, Model 5
18S-M5-7J: 117,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 179, Model 5, 7 Jewels
18S-M5-7J-ONP: 108,000 92.31%
18s, Grade 179, Model 5, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel 		Other: 9,000
Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M5-7J-ONP-U: 108,000 92.31%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 14 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · June 27, 2023

Serial Number 7358102 was reported as accurate.

Zoosolo 136 · May 25, 2023

Serial Number 7356561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2021

Serial Number 7363969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2020

Serial Number 7362122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2020

Serial Number 7363495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2020

Serial Number 7358979 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 7359341 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · May 31, 2019

Serial Number 7355267 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked sun-dial. Uncut brass balance, regulator
scale on balance cock.

dja415 22 · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 7357413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2018

Serial Number 7359237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 7355954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2015

Serial Number 7360267 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is a sun dial.

msnet47 1 · October 4, 2014

Serial Number 7364339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2014

Serial Number 7364339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 7358841 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: Lever Set not pendant

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 7358841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 7358841 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever Set not pendant
Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch
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