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

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Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7542544 Question Mark
Grade: 179 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 9,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 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: 2968.179G16.18S1611.185M490.O678.P1154.7J850 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.452 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
16 (0.18%) 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 · October 17, 2023

Serial Number 7540474 was reported as accurate.

Mobluegrass Supporter 46 · September 6, 2023

Serial Number 7541186 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1124 · August 20, 2022

Serial Number 7539206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2022

Serial Number 7538985 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2022

Serial Number 7543318 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Elgin 7543318 marked "Sun-Dial" on dial and barrel
bridge rather than "Elgin". Uncut balance provides
no temperature compensation. *****@temple.edu
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 7543409 was reported as accurate.

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

Serial Number 7545857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 7541302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2019

Serial Number 7543411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2018

Serial Number 7543051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2017

Serial Number 7546030 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 17, 2016

Serial Number 7544825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 7544589 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch