Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

J.T. Ryerson

Private Label(s) in Run:

B.H. Stief - Nashville, Tenn.
J.E. Rosenthal - St. Louis
John Mitsch - Allegheny, Pa.

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Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 325693
Grade: 55
Variation: J.T. Ryerson
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1874
Run Quantity: 395
Grade/Model Run: 89 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 Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: None
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: 299.55G89.18S279.181M259.H298.K278.7J76
Database Version: v52.221
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: 5 (1.27%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.20% Analyzing 282 Sales
Research Note: #325,693: Private Label for J.E. Rosenthal, St. Louis (Cutout Bridge); #325718: Private Label for B.H. Stief - Nashville, Tenn. (Cutout Bridge)

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 325778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2019

Serial Number 325408 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: private label JOHN MITSCH ALLEGHENY PA. ON THE
MOVEMENT

Anonymous · November 12, 2013

Serial Number 325544 was reported as accurate.

casillas 40 · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 325693 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch