Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1643171 (Grade 80)

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Access Date: April 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 80

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1643171
Grade:	80
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	2
Class:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1885
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	8 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production:	41,000
Variant Est. Production:	21,000 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A-MIXED)
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:	775.80G8.18S514.182M71.H724.L267.15J202
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	123.44
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:	38 (0.76%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	8.00% Analyzing 224 Sales
Research Note: #1641951: Verified as Marked "H.H. Taylor" [JH].

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 80

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HGL-A-MIXED

Elgin Grade 80 (All Variations): 41,000 ETP
18S: 41,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 80
18S-M2: 41,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 80, Model 2
18S-M2-15J: 41,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 80, Model 2, 15 Jewels
18S-M2-15J-HGL: 41,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 80, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A: 41,000 100.00%
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A-MIXED: 21,000 51.22%

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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 · March 17, 2022

Serial Number 1642323 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · November 11, 2021

Serial Number 1642988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2021

Serial Number 1640176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2020

Serial Number 1644602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 1642201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2020

Serial Number 1640940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2020

Serial Number 1643432 was reported as accurate.

TAstroker 1 · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 1644512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 1643242 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rcardkidz 3459 · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 1642818 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 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 · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 1642288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2019

Serial Number 1642101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2019

Serial Number 1643503 was reported as accurate.

wndswept 202 · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 1644072 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 23, 2018

Serial Number 1641857 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · June 13, 2018

Serial Number 1642736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2018

Serial Number 1641042 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2018

Serial Number 1643025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 1643390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2017

Serial Number 1643390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2017

Serial Number 1643390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2017

Serial Number 1644661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2017

Serial Number 1643390 was reported as accurate.

rschwarzjr 7 · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 1641666 was reported as accurate.

rpsobreiro 41 · September 5, 2016

Serial Number 1640176 was reported as accurate.

pocketwatch101 111 · June 9, 2016

Serial Number 1640027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2016

Serial Number 1640027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2016

Serial Number 1640027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2016

Serial Number 1643750 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · May 17, 2016

Serial Number 1644424 was reported as accurate.

wndswept 202 · April 25, 2016

Serial Number 1644072 was reported as accurate.

edaguirre21 12 · January 6, 2016

Serial Number 1644941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2014

Serial Number 1643048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2014

Serial Number 1641916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 1642929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 1642929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2014

Serial Number 1640398 was reported as accurate.

ROY1946 7 · December 24, 2013

Serial Number 1642551 was reported as accurate.

Jim90078 35 · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 1643502 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2013

Serial Number 1644414 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'H.H. Taylor'

Anonymous · June 26, 2013

Serial Number 1640521 was reported as accurate.