Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2255542 (Grade 94)

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Access Date: December 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 94

Mixed Run: 6-Size and 8-Size Examples Confirmed

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2255542
Grade:	94
Model:	1
Class:	52
Estimated Production Year:	1887
Run Quantity:	20,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 44
Grade/Model Total Production:	188,000
Size:	6s
Jewels:	11j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Signing Style:	Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color:	None
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Movement Markings:	Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	877.94G10.6S13.61M13.H799.L330.11J325
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.528
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	566.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	218.67
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.372%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	43 (0.22%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-16.08% Analyzing 358 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Size Run 6s/8s. Sizes alternate throughout the run. #2265603: Verified as 8s.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 94

Target Profile: 6S-M1-11J-HGL-U

Elgin Grade 94 (All Variations): 273,000 ETP
6S: 188,000 68.86% 6s, Grade 94	Other: 85,000 Other Sizes or Unclassified
6S-M1: 188,000 68.86% 6s, Grade 94, Model 1
6S-M1-11J: 188,000 68.86% 6s, Grade 94, Model 1, 11 Jewels
6S-M1-11J-HGL: 188,000 68.86% 6s, Grade 94, Model 1, 11 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
6S-M1-11J-HGL-U: 188,000 68.86%

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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.

Rcardkidz 4135 · December 23, 2024

Serial Number 2260103 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · September 19, 2024

Serial Number 2256210 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4135 · July 10, 2024

Serial Number 2261844 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · June 3, 2024

Serial Number 2269762 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · May 7, 2024

Serial Number 2262063 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · January 18, 2024

Serial Number 2255119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2022

Serial Number 2267951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 2261843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2021

Serial Number 2253185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2021

Serial Number 2261119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 2266140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 2256154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2021

Serial Number 2263848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2020

Serial Number 2261312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 2267763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2020

Serial Number 2269267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2020

Serial Number 2255542 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · July 28, 2020

Serial Number 2263246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 2253497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2020

Serial Number 2265619 was reported as accurate.

aesskysurf 2 · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 2263486 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 2256146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 2256146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 2257929 was reported as accurate.

jlcharles 1 · June 23, 2019

Serial Number 2255542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2019

Serial Number 2257929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 2260551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2019

Serial Number 2259010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2019

Serial Number 2258959 was reported as accurate.

116dna 3 · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 2251818 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 2262260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2018

Serial Number 2264973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2018

Serial Number 2268634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 2268154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2018

Serial Number 2264907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2018

Serial Number 2264907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2017

Serial Number 2261438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2017

Serial Number 2256372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2017

Serial Number 2261438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2017

Serial Number 2264448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2017

Serial Number 2264846 was reported as accurate.

Mtbakerchic440 2 · June 20, 2017

Serial Number 2264349 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 2250551 was reported as accurate.