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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 179

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7710050 Question Mark
Grade: 179 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 19 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: 3028.179G19.18S1635.185M502.O697.P1200.7J881 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.449 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
4 (0.08%) 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 · September 1, 2020

Serial Number 7710050 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 7711829 was reported as accurate.

dave1203 1 · January 11, 2020

Serial Number 7709049 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Illustration is wrong
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, the illustration is the 18-Size Model 5 provided in the Elgin factory material catalogs. Your image uploads confirm your movement is an 18-Size Model 5, just as the illustration depicts. Regulators varied from grade to grade and have no bearing on the model designation.

Anonymous · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 7709414 was reported as accurate.

worldofantiques 199 · May 24, 2014

Serial Number 7709900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2013

Serial Number 7709080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2012

Serial Number 7711618 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch