Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 33 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 33

"Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co." or "H.H. Taylor"

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2129831
Grade: 33
Variation: Mixed
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,000
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M2-15J-HNL-A-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 843.33G2.18S556.182M78.H773.L308.15J234
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.90
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.56
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.032%
Registry Population: 22 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.63% Analyzing 84 Sales

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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.


mark5668 Supporter 5 · September 9, 2023

Serial Number 2129254 was reported as accurate.

mark5668 Supporter 5 · September 9, 2023

Serial Number 2129254 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · October 21, 2021

Serial Number 2128931 was reported as accurate.

brianwatches 53 · July 1, 2021

Serial Number 2129831 was reported as accurate.

brianwatches 53 · July 1, 2021

Serial Number 2129831 was reported as accurate.

stantbass 2 · September 13, 2020

Serial Number 2129482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2019

Serial Number 2129833 was reported as accurate.

Wolfeman70 9 · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 2129839 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · November 18, 2018

Serial Number 2129130 was reported as accurate.

tobpec Supporter 31 · November 17, 2018

Serial Number 2128164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2018

Serial Number 2129115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2018

Serial Number 2129678 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: m. j. & co. railroad watch with matching dial
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · September 5, 2018

Serial Number 2128844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2018

Serial Number 2128566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2017

Serial Number 2129072 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT MARKED "H.H. TAYLOR"

Anonymous · September 21, 2017

Serial Number 2129072 was reported as accurate.

rayblack357 57 · March 30, 2017

Serial Number 2129173 was reported as accurate.

stanzukin 24 · November 28, 2016

Serial Number 2129550 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2015

Serial Number 2128107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2014

Serial Number 2128737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2013

Serial Number 2128811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 2129748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 2129748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2012

Serial Number 2128811 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 33 Pocket Watch