Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 178 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 178

Mixed Run: Nickel and Gilt Movements

Private Label(s) in Run:

Sun-Dial U.S.A.
America - Philadelphia, U.S.A.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7810279 Question Mark
Grade: 178 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 35 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 132,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 128,000 (18S-M4-7J-HNL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3067.178G18.18S1650.184M147.H2258.L1251.7J901 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
397.42 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
153.52 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.261% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.20%) Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run: Nickel and Gilt Movements

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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 · November 29, 2023

Serial Number 7810142 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 122 · July 2, 2023

Serial Number 7810279 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sun Dial private label in this run
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · March 1, 2022

Serial Number 7810815 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 24, 2021

Serial Number 7811576 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 29, 2020

Serial Number 7809391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2012

Serial Number 7811764 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 178 Pocket Watch