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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: 221715
Grade: 55
Variation: J.T. Ryerson
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 58 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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 192.55G58.18S176.181M174.H191.K189.7J49
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: 41 (0.82%)
$ 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.


cbzimm Supporter 468 · March 29, 2023

Serial Number 222225 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · September 29, 2022

Serial Number 221715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2022

Serial Number 220787 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2022

Serial Number 223002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2021

Serial Number 224492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2020

Serial Number 223325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2020

Serial Number 222009 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2020

Serial Number 220283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2020

Serial Number 224106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 224948 was reported as accurate.

dholmes Supporter 26 · October 7, 2019

Serial Number 221209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 220456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 220877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 220681 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · April 23, 2018

Serial Number 220940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2018

Serial Number 222301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2018

Serial Number 224693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2017

Serial Number 222937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2017

Serial Number 221833 was reported as accurate.

DaveLeviton 1 · March 2, 2017

Serial Number 220111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2016

Serial Number 220456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 222159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 222159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2014

Serial Number 223423 was reported as accurate.

WilliamGene 69 · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 222118 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked J.T. Ryerson

mickroid 49 · August 16, 2013

Serial Number 220338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 220495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2013

Serial Number 221406 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 13, 2013

Serial Number 220338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2013

Serial Number 224428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2012

Serial Number 220498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2012

Serial Number 222513 was reported as inaccurate.

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