Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

J.T. Ryerson

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 12172
Grade: 55
Variation: J.T. Ryerson
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1868
Run Quantity: 1,300
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 99
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095
Variant Est. Production: 42,084 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-J.T. RYERSON)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Solid
Balance Material: Nickel
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Case: Various
Run ID: 14.55G5.18S13.181M13.H13.K13.7J5
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.407
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
220.07
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:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (1.08%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.06% Analyzing 316 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.


nicnic Supporter 398 · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 12213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2021

Serial Number 12092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2021

Serial Number 12402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2020

Serial Number 12866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2019

Serial Number 12259 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 818 · March 26, 2019

Serial Number 13264 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 818 · March 26, 2019

Serial Number 13264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 13243 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 398 · April 3, 2018

Serial Number 12213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2017

Serial Number 12018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2017

Serial Number 12018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2017

Serial Number 12469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2016

Serial Number 12719 was reported as accurate.

Acme69runner 24 · January 24, 2016

Serial Number 12866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2015

Serial Number 12472 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 18, 2015

Serial Number 12472 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 2, 2015

Serial Number 12345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2015

Serial Number 12345 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 7, 2014

Serial Number 12699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2014

Serial Number 12699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2014

Serial Number 12345 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

lewis23 Supporter 40 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 12840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2013

Serial Number 12166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2012

Serial Number 12629 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 11, 2012

Serial Number 12502 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch