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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: 251918
Grade: 55
Variation: J.T. Ryerson
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 4,100
Grade/Model Run: 77 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: 243.55G77.18S224.181M216.H242.K234.7J56
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: 40 (0.98%)
$ 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 12, 2023

Serial Number 250754 was reported as accurate.

cmould Supporter 192 · March 7, 2023

Serial Number 253831 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · November 23, 2022

Serial Number 250912 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · December 5, 2021

Serial Number 250694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2021

Serial Number 251214 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · May 13, 2021

Serial Number 250560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2020

Serial Number 253029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2020

Serial Number 251504 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 17, 2019

Serial Number 253660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2018

Serial Number 252074 was reported as accurate.

Candy007 1 · August 19, 2018

Serial Number 250327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2018

Serial Number 250327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2017

Serial Number 253563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2017

Serial Number 253649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 251776 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2017

Serial Number 252142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2017

Serial Number 252142 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · March 25, 2017

Serial Number 250694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 252399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2016

Serial Number 253177 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 250890 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2015

Serial Number 253017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2015

Serial Number 252193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2015

Serial Number 250719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2013

Serial Number 253475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 252805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2013

Serial Number 252632 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the movement is marked J.T.Ryerson

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 251365 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2012

Serial Number 251863 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch