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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 928797 Question Mark
Grade: 79 Question Mark
Variation: H.H. Taylor Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 13,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A-H.H. TAYLOR) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: H.H. Taylor
Elgin, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 637.79G4.18S466.181M377.H618.K475.15J154 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: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.86 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.029% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
36 (1.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.14% Analyzing 104 Sales Question Mark
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 87 · September 28, 2022

Serial Number 928517 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4045 · June 10, 2022

Serial Number 928797 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 100 · 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 992 · 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