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

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 58

H.H. Taylor

Private Label(s) in Run:

A.D. Richardson
M.M. Fredrick - Virginia Nev.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 150547 Question Mark
Grade: 58 Question Mark
Variation: H.H. Taylor Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 29 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,454 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 11,904 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-U-H.H. TAYLOR) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 156.58G14.18S150.181M150.H155.K155.15J47 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
85.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.056% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (3.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.51% Analyzing 209 Sales Question Mark

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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.


edthewatchdoc Supporter 29 · January 3, 2024

Serial Number 150547 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is an A. D. Richardson private label
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 26, 2022

Serial Number 150534 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 150554 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 14, 2013

Serial Number 150549 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Marked A.D. Richardson
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch