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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 79 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 79

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 929580
Grade: 79
Variation: H.H. Taylor
Model: 1
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1882
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,900
Variant Est. Production: 13,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A-H.H. TAYLOR)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: H.H. Taylor
Elgin, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 637.79G4.18S466.181M377.H618.K475.15J154
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.61
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.28
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.029%
Registry Population: 36 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.51% Analyzing 100 Sales
Research Note: #929359 Verified as Marked "H.H. Taylor" and "Adjusted" (Plain Regulator) [eBay #142691707784]

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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 · February 27, 2024

Serial Number 929631 was reported as accurate.

raynix 2 · January 8, 2024

Serial Number 928797 was reported as accurate.

Louisc1 Supporter 81 · September 28, 2022

Serial Number 928517 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · June 10, 2022

Serial Number 928797 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · October 6, 2021

Serial Number 928483 was reported as accurate.

cfergyjr 11 · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 929250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2020

Serial Number 928356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2018

Serial Number 928733 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · April 18, 2016

Serial Number 928531 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2015

Serial Number 929580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2015

Serial Number 929648 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: REGULATOR: PLAIN

Anonymous · September 7, 2014

Serial Number 929025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2014

Serial Number 929025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 929352 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 1, 2014

Serial Number 928981 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2014

Serial Number 928981 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2014

Serial Number 929945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2013

Serial Number 928617 was reported as accurate.

OldEphram 30 · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 928715 was reported as accurate.

Bobster 31 · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 928674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 929099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2012

Serial Number 928475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2012

Serial Number 929594 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement signed H.H. Taylor
Elgin Grade 79 Pocket Watch