Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 58

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 286299
Grade: 58
Variation: H.H. Taylor
Model: 1
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,454
Variant Est. Production: 11,100 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A-H.H. TAYLOR)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
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: 277.58G22.18S257.181M241.H276.K260.15J72
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
85.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.05
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.056%
Registry Population: 56 (1.12%)

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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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · November 30, 2023

Serial Number 287144 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2022

Serial Number 285036 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 16, 2022

Serial Number 287949 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2021

Serial Number 289010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 289450 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · June 11, 2021

Serial Number 285483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2021

Serial Number 287782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2021

Serial Number 286093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2021

Serial Number 287143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2021

Serial Number 287331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 285978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2020

Serial Number 287836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 289187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 287585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 288725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 286258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 288649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 287676 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 285036 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · May 28, 2019

Serial Number 288131 was reported as accurate.

gezu111 64 · May 24, 2019

Serial Number 285613 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 22, 2019

Serial Number 285071 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 285071 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 14, 2019

Serial Number 285613 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 13, 2019

Serial Number 285613 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 285613 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 285071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 289920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2017

Serial Number 287523 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2017

Serial Number 285311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2017

Serial Number 285979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 287585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 287585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2016

Serial Number 286393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2016

Serial Number 285811 was reported as accurate.

Tokyobombers 3 · November 10, 2016

Serial Number 288176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2016

Serial Number 285464 was reported as accurate.

angithomas 1 · May 26, 2016

Serial Number 289045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2016

Serial Number 289626 was reported as accurate.

jgmcconnell 11 · January 27, 2016

Serial Number 289070 was reported as accurate.

wampumbob 37 · December 29, 2015

Serial Number 286323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2015

Serial Number 287931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2015

Serial Number 286663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2015

Serial Number 289300 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement says bw raymond

Anonymous · May 25, 2015

Serial Number 286507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2015

Serial Number 286743 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · March 4, 2015

Serial Number 286435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2015

Serial Number 289662 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 288305 was reported as accurate.

redsox1 74 · November 23, 2014

Serial Number 286861 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Elgin database says production 1874
marked Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch