Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 177 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 177

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8048272 Question Mark
Grade: 177 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 40 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 203,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 12,000 (6S-M2-7J-HGP) Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt 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: 3217.177G25.6S456.62M245.H2325.P1336.7J942 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
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
2 (0.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.32% Analyzing 81 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #8048272: Verified as Private Label Marked "America - Philadelphia, U.S.A." with Gilt Finish.

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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 · May 30, 2023

Serial Number 8047361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 8047294 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · September 13, 2019

Serial Number 8048272 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: its a gilt movement
Curator Response: Verified.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 8047967 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Elgin Grade 177 Pocket Watch