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: 277074 Question Mark
Grade: 79 Question Mark
Variation: H.H. Taylor Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 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 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 264.79G1.18S244.181M228.H263.K247.15J71 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: v52.476 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
14 (1.40%) 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 · August 21, 2024

Serial Number 277803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 277347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2020

Serial Number 277254 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 277300 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · May 5, 2015

Serial Number 277711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2015

Serial Number 277711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2012

Serial Number 277167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 277555 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 79 Pocket Watch