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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: 296426
Grade: 55
Variation: J.T. Ryerson
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 86 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: 279.55G86.18S259.181M243.H278.K262.7J72
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 (0.80%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · February 3, 2024

Serial Number 297632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2023

Serial Number 296614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2023

Serial Number 296614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2023

Serial Number 298205 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 111 · September 30, 2022

Serial Number 295838 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · November 26, 2021

Serial Number 296525 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · July 8, 2021

Serial Number 297258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2021

Serial Number 295994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2021

Serial Number 297632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 299206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2020

Serial Number 295711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2020

Serial Number 295888 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 298301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 295397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2020

Serial Number 298301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2019

Serial Number 295036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2019

Serial Number 297629 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 295702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2019

Serial Number 297475 was reported as accurate.

Wbridg10 111 · January 5, 2019

Serial Number 295882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 299968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 298448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2018

Serial Number 295263 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2018

Serial Number 297418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 299776 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2017

Serial Number 299776 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2017

Serial Number 297317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2017

Serial Number 299478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2017

Serial Number 297317 was reported as accurate.

opiejay888 27 · February 7, 2017

Serial Number 299478 was reported as accurate.

Brenglow 1 · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 296387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2016

Serial Number 299776 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2016

Serial Number 299457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2016

Serial Number 299016 was reported as accurate.

pivotkiller 23 · November 17, 2015

Serial Number 296498 was reported as accurate.

Longhunter56 13 · September 29, 2015

Serial Number 295592 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2015

Serial Number 295380 was reported as accurate.

Wrstratton 134 · December 9, 2014

Serial Number 296426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2014

Serial Number 297299 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 21, 2014

Serial Number 297855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2013

Serial Number 297292 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 21, 2013

Serial Number 295293 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked " JT Ryerson "

Anonymous · January 9, 2013

Serial Number 297818 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Correct movement, marked "J.T. Ryerson". Probably
private label.

Anonymous · October 27, 2012

Serial Number 296877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2012

Serial Number 298328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2012

Serial Number 296000 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch