Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

Mat. Laflin

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 24349
Grade: 55
Variation: Mat. Laflin
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1868
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 99
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095
Variant Est. Production: 15,584 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-MAT. LAFLIN)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
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: 25.55G11.18S24.181M24.H24.K24.7J11
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: 7 (0.70%)
$ 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.


pwdmbj Supporter 552 · December 30, 2022

Serial Number 24810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2022

Serial Number 24995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 24330 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 24168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 24498 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 20, 2015

Serial Number 24349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2014

Serial Number 24503 was reported as accurate.

khaleesi4you 1 · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 24891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 24891 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch