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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

Mat. Laflin

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11716
Grade: 55
Variation: Mat. Laflin
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1868
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 99
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095
Variant Est. Production: 15,584 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-MAT. LAFLIN)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13.55G4.18S12.181M12.H12.K12.7J4
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
218.85
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
84.99
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.144%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.20% Analyzing 282 Sales

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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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · December 9, 2023

Serial Number 11007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2020

Serial Number 11353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2020

Serial Number 11343 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 15, 2020

Serial Number 11968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 11736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2018

Serial Number 11069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 11540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 11540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2017

Serial Number 11154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2015

Serial Number 11542 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 28, 2015

Serial Number 11666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 11312 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked Mat. Laflin

Anonymous · January 1, 2015

Serial Number 11884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 11849 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 11261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 11261 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 11051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2012

Serial Number 11583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2012

Serial Number 11579 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch