Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1640027 (Grade 80)

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Access Date: November 14, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 80

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1640027
Grade:	80
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	2
Class:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1885
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	8 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production:	41,000
Variant Est. Production:	21,000 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A-MIXED)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	775.80G8.18S514.182M71.H724.L267.15J202
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.431
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	123.44
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	47.64
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.081%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	39 (0.78%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	4.44% Analyzing 225 Sales
Research Note: #1641951: Verified as Marked "H.H. Taylor" [JH].

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 80

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HGL-A-MIXED

Elgin Grade 80 (All Variations): 41,000 ETP
18S: 41,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 80
18S-M2: 41,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 80, Model 2
18S-M2-15J: 41,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 80, Model 2, 15 Jewels
18S-M2-15J-HGL: 41,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 80, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A: 41,000 100.00%
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A-MIXED: 21,000 51.22%	Other: 20,000 Other Variants or Unclassified

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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 · July 30, 2024

Serial Number 1642619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2024

Serial Number 1642619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2022

Serial Number 1642323 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · November 11, 2021

Serial Number 1642988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2021

Serial Number 1640176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2020

Serial Number 1644602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 1642201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2020

Serial Number 1640940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2020

Serial Number 1643432 was reported as accurate.

TAstroker 1 · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 1644512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 1643242 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rcardkidz 4054 · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 1642818 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked HH Taylor

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.