Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

J.T. Ryerson

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 223423 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
Variation: J.T. Ryerson Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 58 of 99 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 42,084 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-J.T. RYERSON) 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: Solid Question Mark
Balance Material: Nickel 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: 192.55G58.18S176.181M174.H191.K189.7J49 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: v52.428 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
41 (0.82%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.94% Analyzing 322 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.


cbzimm Supporter 469 · March 29, 2023

Serial Number 222225 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 100 · 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 27 · 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