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Access Date: April 25, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 179
Private Label(s) in Run:
Sun-Dial
America - Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Solar Watch Co. - 1865 - Chicago
What is a Private Label?| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 7450206 | |
| Grade: | 179 | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1898 | |
| Run Quantity: | 7,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 14 of 28 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 117,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 9,000 (18S-M5-7J-OGP) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| 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 |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2936.179G14.18S1598.185M485.O664.P1130.7J835 | |
| Database Version: | v52.245 | |
| 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: | 6 (0.09%) | |
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Research Note: Elgin records describes Grade 179 as a nickel movement. However, #7453085 has been verified with a gilt finish (private label marked "America - Philadelphia, U.S.A.")
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 179
Target Profile: 18S-M5-7J-OGP-U
| Elgin Grade 179 (All Variations): 117,000 ETP | |
| 18S: 117,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 179 |
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| 18S-M5: 117,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 179, Model 5 |
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| 18S-M5-7J: 117,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 179, Model 5, 7 Jewels |
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| 18S-M5-7J-OGP: 9,000 7.69% 18s, Grade 179, Model 5, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt |
Other: 108,000
Other Configs or Unclassified |
| 18S-M5-7J-OGP-U: 9,000 7.69% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 6 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.
nicnic Supporter 385 · June 22, 2023
Serial Number 7452871 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: nickel movement
Dial and movement marked Solar Watch Co.
Dial and movement marked Solar Watch Co.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
nicnic Supporter 385 · June 22, 2023
Serial Number 7452871 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 8, 2021
Serial Number 7451088 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 25, 2012
Serial Number 7447100 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Movement signed Sun-Dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
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