Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 80 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 80

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 888171
Grade: 80
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1881
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 617.80G5.18S459.182M63.H601.L144.15J145
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
122.76
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.081%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.18% Analyzing 224 Sales

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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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 888532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2022

Serial Number 888105 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not hh taylor
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 5, 2019

Serial Number 888989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2018

Serial Number 888850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2015

Serial Number 888557 was reported as accurate.

jgiles112 9 · July 11, 2013

Serial Number 888612 was reported as accurate.

jgiles112 9 · July 11, 2013

Serial Number 888612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2013

Serial Number 888829 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'H.H. Taylor'

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 888829 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 80 Pocket Watch