Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 58

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 309001
Grade: 58
Variation: H.H. Taylor
Model: 1
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,454
Variant Est. Production: 11,100 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A-H.H. TAYLOR)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
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: 288.58G23.18S268.181M251.H287.K270.15J74
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
85.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.05
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.056%
Registry Population: 17 (1.70%)

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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 · December 16, 2020

Serial Number 309443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 310000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2019

Serial Number 309768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 309820 was reported as accurate.

pivotkiller 23 · February 26, 2017

Serial Number 309556 was reported as accurate.

ngupaan 95 · April 8, 2016

Serial Number 309909 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "Adjusted"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 3, 2012

Serial Number 309395 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'ADJUSTED' on top plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch