Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 33 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 33

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

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4895565
Grade: 33
Variation: Mixed
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 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 Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. [or H.H. Taylor]
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1913.33G12.18S1120.182M134.H1506.L899.15J561
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
48.17
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.63% Analyzing 84 Sales
Research Note: #4895565: Verified as Marked Both "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co." (Top Plate) and "H.H. Taylor" (Barrel Bridge).

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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.


giddykippa 235 · August 1, 2021

Serial Number 4895187 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · September 24, 2020

Serial Number 4895763 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. Will add photo of
movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · September 15, 2020

Serial Number 4895485 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · June 9, 2018

Serial Number 4895565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2017

Serial Number 4895565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2016

Serial Number 4895385 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2015

Serial Number 4895650 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 17, 2014

Serial Number 4895721 was reported as accurate.

Rogern 1 · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 4895396 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 17, 2013

Serial Number 4895270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2013

Serial Number 4895253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2013

Serial Number 4895253 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 33 Pocket Watch