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Access Date: April 18, 2024
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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7648403
Grade: 177
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 40
Grade/Model Total Production: 203,000
Variant Est. Production: 8,000 (6S-M2-15J)
Size: 6s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3002.177G17.6S427.62M216.H2213.P1182.15J862
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 611.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 236.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.401%
Registry Population: 11 (0.14%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 177

Target Profile: 6S-M2-15J-HNP-U

Elgin Grade 177 (All Variations): 203,000 ETP
6S: 203,000 100.00%
6s, Grade 177
6S-M2: 203,000 100.00%
6s, Grade 177, Model 2
6S-M2-15J: 8,000 3.94%
6s, Grade 177, Model 2, 15 Jewels		 Other: 195,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified
6S-M2-15J-HNP: 8,000 3.94%
6s, Grade 177, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel
6S-M2-15J-HNP-U: 8,000 3.94%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 11 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.

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