Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 179

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7658980
Grade: 179
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 117,000
Variant Est. Production: 108,000 (18S-M5-7J-ONP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Case: Various
Run ID: 3004.179G18.18S1624.185M498.O691.P1183.7J870
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.290
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
352.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
136.07
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.231%
Registry Population: 1 (0.03%)

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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 22, 2019

Serial Number 7658136 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 24, 2019

Serial Number 7658811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2012

Serial Number 7659821 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 179 Pocket Watch