Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 79 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 79

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1682445 Question Mark
Grade: 79 Question Mark
Variation: H.H. Taylor Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 13,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A-H.H. TAYLOR) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: H.H. Taylor
Elgin, Ill.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 786.79G7.18S518.181M403.H732.K511.15J208 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: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.86 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.029% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.14% Analyzing 104 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.


Anonymous · September 23, 2022

Serial Number 1682493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2021

Serial Number 1682337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2020

Serial Number 1682427 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 28, 2019

Serial Number 1682565 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 1682445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2015

Serial Number 1682265 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 79 Pocket Watch