Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

J.T. Ryerson

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 297258 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
Variation: J.T. Ryerson Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 86 of 99 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 42,084 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-J.T. RYERSON) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Solid Question Mark
Balance Material: Nickel Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 279.55G86.18S259.181M243.H278.K262.7J72 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
220.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
84.99 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.144% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
41 (0.82%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.84% Analyzing 333 Sales Question Mark

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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 122 · September 30, 2022

Serial Number 295838 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · November 26, 2021

Serial Number 296525 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 102 · 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 4100 · 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