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Access Date: November 21, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 179

Private Label(s) in Run:

America

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Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8703739 Question Mark
Grade: 179 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 28 of 28 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 117,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M5-7J-OGP) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt 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: 3534.179G28.18S1870.185M607.O938.P1576.7J1082 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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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
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.65% Analyzing 57 Sales Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 179

Target Profile: 18S-M5-7J-OGP-U

Elgin Grade 179 (All Variations): 117,000 ETP
18S: 117,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 179
18S-M5: 117,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 179, Model 5
18S-M5-7J: 117,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 179, Model 5, 7 Jewels
18S-M5-7J-OGP: 9,000 7.69%
18s, Grade 179, Model 5, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt 		Other: 108,000
Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M5-7J-OGP-U: 9,000 7.69%

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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.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 8703739 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: gilt, america
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch