Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 7484693 (Grade 179)

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Antique Working 1899 ELGIN 'Sun Dial' Victorian Gents Nickel Silver Pocket Watch

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Access Date: June 03, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 179

Private Label(s) in Run:

Solar Watch Co. - 1865 - Chicago

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Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	7484693
Grade:	179
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1898
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	15 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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2949.179G15.18S1605.185M487.O668.P1138.7J841
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.691
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