Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 177 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 177

Private Label(s) in Run:

Sun-Dial

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Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7648403 Question Mark
Grade: 177 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 40 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 203,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 8,000 (6S-M2-15J) Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3003.177G17.6S427.62M216.H2214.P1182.15J862 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.445 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
611.19 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
236.13 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.401% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (0.14%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.32% Analyzing 103 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 · August 17, 2022

Serial Number 7650563 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is correct - but its signed Sun Dial
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · June 26, 2020

Serial Number 7644423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 7645482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2014

Serial Number :7645065 was reported as accurate.

candew 31 · July 15, 2013

Serial Number 7648403 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 7J and sold as a private label under the
name Solar Watch Co.

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 7649729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2012

Serial Number 7644188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2012

Serial Number 7646987 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine says 15 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Elgin Grade 177 Pocket Watch