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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 325693 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
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Model: 1 Question Mark
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Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Login to View Question Mark
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Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
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Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Solid Question Mark
Balance Material: Nickel Question Mark
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Regulator: Login to View Question Mark
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 299.55G89.18S279.181M259.H298.K278.7J76 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.642 Question Mark
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Registry Population:
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5 (1.27%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.96% Analyzing 353 Sales Question Mark
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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Variation, Series, Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Variant Est. Production, Movement Signing Style, Movement Inlay Color, Train, Regulator Type, Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, U.S. Patents

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 1054 · August 18, 2024

Serial Number 325718 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 634 · 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