Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

Mat. Laflin

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 13794 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
Variation: Mat. Laflin Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1868 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 99 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 15,584 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-MAT. LAFLIN) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15.55G6.18S14.181M14.H14.K14.7J6 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: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
220.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
84.99 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.144% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.40% Analyzing 329 Sales Question Mark

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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 · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 13301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2021

Serial Number 13868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2021

Serial Number 13368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2021

Serial Number 13844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 13842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2019

Serial Number 13668 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rdixiemiller 25 · April 6, 2018

Serial Number 13785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2017

Serial Number 13723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2016

Serial Number 13631 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 13869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 13869 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 7, 2014

Serial Number 13569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2014

Serial Number 13491 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 13302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2012

Serial Number 13798 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch