Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

W.H. Ferry

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 241464
Grade: 55
Variation: W.H. Ferry
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 270
Grade/Model Run: 61 of 99
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095
Variant Est. Production: 11,777 (18S-M1-11J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
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
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Case: Various
Run ID: 204.55G61.18S185.181M182.H203.K200.11J94
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: 6 (2.22%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.10% Analyzing 85 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.


Anonymous · December 6, 2019

Serial Number 241583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 241442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2016

Serial Number 241660 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this movement is 15 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

mlat2012 Supporter 51 · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 241464 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is 11 jewels and stamped W. H. Ferry
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 241461 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: JEWLS: 11; W.H. FERRY
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch