Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 76 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 76

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2295526 Question Mark
Grade: 76 Question Mark
Variation: H.H. Taylor Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 8 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 11 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 8,000 (18S-M5-15J-OGP-A-H.H. TAYLOR) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 880.76G1.18S573.185M9.O9.P21.15J247 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: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.038% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
50 (1.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: #2295711 Verified as Marked "H.H. Taylor" and "Adjusted"

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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.


Jason410 42 · November 12, 2023

Serial Number 2299301 was reported as accurate.

Jason410 42 · November 10, 2023

Serial Number 2299301 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · April 20, 2023

Serial Number 2295986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2022

Serial Number 2295001 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2020

Serial Number 2296686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2019

Serial Number 2297718 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2019

Serial Number 2295332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2019

Serial Number 2297748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 2298292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2019

Serial Number 2297942 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2019

Serial Number 2299618 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · November 8, 2018

Serial Number 2299826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2018

Serial Number 2297459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2018

Serial Number 2299637 was reported as accurate.

Scotty1961 1 · February 20, 2018

Serial Number 2299512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 2298145 was reported as accurate.

TimeKingJCW 11 · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 2295458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2017

Serial Number 2295711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2017

Serial Number 2297408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2016

Serial Number 2298705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2015

Serial Number 2296360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 2298161 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 2296041 was reported as accurate.

eplebuch Supporter 12 · March 26, 2014

Serial Number 2297073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 2298924 was reported as accurate.

heitel 2 · December 17, 2013

Serial Number 2297823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2013

Serial Number 2297936 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2013

Serial Number 2295342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2013

Serial Number 2297138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 2297136 was reported as accurate.

pslatervt 19 · August 16, 2013

Serial Number 2298899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2013

Serial Number 2295728 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 2298141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number 2299765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 2297918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2013

Serial Number 2297073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2012

Serial Number 2297065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2012

Serial Number 2297007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2012

Serial Number 2297007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 2296041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2012

Serial Number 2295460 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 76 Pocket Watch