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: 20426 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: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 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: 21.55G9.18S20.181M20.H20.K20.7J9 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: v52.469 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
5 (0.50%) 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.


cjbrem Supporter 923 · August 25, 2024

Serial Number 20913 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · January 20, 2024

Serial Number 20274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2023

Serial Number 20515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2021

Serial Number 20877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2020

Serial Number 20505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2019

Serial Number 20152 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 20, 2017

Serial Number 20053 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 11, 2016

Serial Number 20908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 20845 was reported as accurate.

Chattflash 24 · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 20094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2014

Serial Number 20984 was reported as accurate.

Sliide 28 · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 20840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2013

Serial Number 20840 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is not a 7j movement. It is actually
a mechanical movement. Also is KW/KS. All other
info. seems to be correct. Thanks.
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch