Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 20 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 20

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 157001
Grade: 20
Variation: H.H. Taylor
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1874
Run Quantity: 4,900
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,000
Variant Est. Production: 6,000 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A-H.H. TAYLOR)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Wind Mechanism:Transitional
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
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: 162.20G1.18S156.182M2.H161.L2.15J49
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.94
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.41
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018%
Registry Population: 53 (1.08%)

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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 13, 2023

Serial Number 156513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2022

Serial Number 156405 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · July 7, 2022

Serial Number 156772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2022

Serial Number 157558 was reported as accurate.

medhamred Supporter 111 · April 9, 2022

Serial Number 156545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2021

Serial Number 158107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2021

Serial Number 156679 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · March 5, 2021

Serial Number 157179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2021

Serial Number 155874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 155975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 155413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 156167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2020

Serial Number 157327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2020

Serial Number 157327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2020

Serial Number 156293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2020

Serial Number 156520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 158030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2020

Serial Number 156026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 157951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2020

Serial Number 155793 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2020

Serial Number 155793 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 23, 2020

Serial Number 158275 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 23, 2020

Serial Number 158275 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · June 21, 2020

Serial Number 157941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 156188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 158096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2020

Serial Number 158737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2020

Serial Number 158737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2019

Serial Number 157471 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · September 11, 2019

Serial Number 155911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2019

Serial Number 156437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2019

Serial Number 157202 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2019

Serial Number 159517 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · March 1, 2019

Serial Number 155911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2019

Serial Number 155986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 158099 was reported as accurate.

Torchf15 1 · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 157852 was reported as accurate.

ncplumber 150 · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 155182 was reported as accurate.

Russcarter 7 · October 14, 2018

Serial Number 158996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2018

Serial Number 158996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2018

Serial Number 156012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2018

Serial Number 157016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2018

Serial Number 157016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2018

Serial Number 157248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2018

Serial Number 157815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 155271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 156014 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2018

Serial Number 157558 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2018

Serial Number 156261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2017

Serial Number 158745 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 20 Pocket Watch