Pocket Watch Database


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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7357518 Question Mark
Grade: 179 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 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: 2898.179G9.18S1584.185M475.O647.P1096.7J812 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.518 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
14 (0.14%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.65% Analyzing 58 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 · June 27, 2023

Serial Number 7358102 was reported as accurate.

Zoosolo 154 · 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 630 · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 7359341 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · 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