Elgin
Elgin Grade 179
Grade 179 is a 7 Jewels Openface watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 5 movement features a Nickel finish. Elgin manufactured a total of 117,000 Grade 179 movements in 28 distinctive runs.
Grade 179 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 7 Jewels |
| Configuration | Openface |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 5 |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Adjusted | No |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 18s-M5-7j-ONP |
Grade 179 Production Info
| Total Production | 117,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 28 |
| Production Years | 1898-1900 |
| First Serial | 7,090,001 |
| Last Serial | 8,704,000 |
| Largest Run | 10,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
The Elgin Grade 177, 178, and 179 were designated for low-quality private label movements generally sold by retailers without using the Elgin name. In material catalogs, no class or finish designation is provided for these grades. As a result, it is no surprise that both nickel and gilt variations have been recorded.
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