Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 888532 (Grade 80)

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Access Date: November 15, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 80

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	888532
Grade:	80
Model:	2
Class:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1881
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	5 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production:	41,000
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:	617.80G5.18S459.182M63.H601.L144.15J145
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.433
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	7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	4.44% Analyzing 225 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 80

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

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%

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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.

DocRogan43 Supporter 87 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 888532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2022

Serial Number 888105 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not 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.