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

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 58

H.H. Taylor

Private Label(s) in Run:

M. Warden. - Bradform, Vt.
S & T Child - Philadelphia
Geo W. Luce - Xenia, Ohio
A H Catheart - Marshall, Mich

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 328134 Question Mark
Grade: 58 Question Mark
Variation: Special Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1874 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 29 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,454 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-U-SPECIAL) 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: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 306.58G24.18S286.181M266.H305.K285.15J77 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: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
85.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.056% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) Question Mark
Research Note: Cutout Balance Bridge. 1896 Material Catalog designates run as "Taylor."

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 328129 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 328185 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 328344 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 21, 2018

Serial Number 328090 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Smiths7 6 · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 328431 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

LeroyC 392 · September 3, 2013

Serial Number 328324 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 'S & T Child. Philadelphia' not
'G.M. Wheeler' on this S/N
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 57 to 58
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · October 2, 2012

Serial Number 328364 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 57 to 58
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch