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: 7758481 Question Mark
Grade: 179 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 20 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: 3046.179G20.18S1643.185M506.O702.P1214.7J890 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.457 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
9 (0.13%) 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 12, 2023

Serial Number 7758633 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1899 Elgin 179 18s 7j
Private Label Sun-Dial

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · April 12, 2022

Serial Number 7758481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 7759429 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 7754358 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 7759301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2018

Serial Number 7758018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2017

Serial Number 7755745 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: sun dial is marked on the dial #7755745

curtis 42 · October 27, 2015

Serial Number 7754157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2012

Serial Number 7755188 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch