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Access Date: May 13, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

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.
What is a Private Label?Manufacturer: | Elgin |
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Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois |
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Movement Serial Number: | 325718 |
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Grade: | 55 |
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Variation: | J.T. Ryerson |
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Model: | 1 |
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Series: | 1 |
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Class: | 5 |
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Estimated Production Year: | 1874 |
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Run Quantity: | 395 |
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Grade/Model Run: | 89 of 99 |
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Grade/Model Total Production: | 73,095 |
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Variant Est. Production: | 42,084 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-J.T. RYERSON) |
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Size: | 18s |
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Jewels: | 7j |
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Movement Configuration: | Adaptable |
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Movement Finish: | Gilt |
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Movement Signing Style: | Mixed |
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Movement Inlay Color: | None |
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Movement Setting: | Key |
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Wind Mechanism: | Key |
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Plate: | Full Plate |
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Barrel: | Going |
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Balance Type: | Solid |
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Balance Material: | Nickel |
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Train: | Slow |
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Regulator: | Plain |
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Adjusted: | No |
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Railroad Grade: | No |
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U.S. Patents: | 77078 |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 299.55G89.18S279.181M259.H298.K278.7J76 | ![]() |
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: | v52.646 | ![]() |
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 5 (1.27%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 12.96% Analyzing 354 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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Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 5 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 1075 · 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.
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casillas 40 · September 2, 2013
Serial Number 325693 was reported as accurate.

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