Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

W.H. Ferry

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 52821
Grade: 55
Variation: W.H. Ferry
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1871
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 28 of 99
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095
Variant Est. Production: 11,777 (18S-M1-11J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
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: 86.55G28.18S83.181M83.H85.K85.11J30
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: 16 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.10% Analyzing 85 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 · December 20, 2022

Serial Number 51161 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 52339 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 26, 2020

Serial Number 51090 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · November 13, 2019

Serial Number 52353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2018

Serial Number 52071 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · June 20, 2017

Serial Number 52821 was reported as accurate.

ncplumber 150 · January 26, 2017

Serial Number 51214 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2017

Serial Number 52338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 52472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2016

Serial Number 51780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2016

Serial Number 52881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2015

Serial Number 52881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2015

Serial Number 52881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 51864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2014

Serial Number 51864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2014

Serial Number 51595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2014

Serial Number 51646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2014

Serial Number 52881 was reported as accurate.

worldofantiques 199 · May 7, 2014

Serial Number 51302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 52260 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 52988 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · October 11, 2013

Serial Number 52197 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: W.H.Ferry 11j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 51262 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · August 4, 2013

Serial Number 51769 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · July 11, 2013

Serial Number 51054 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not the correct watch
Curator Response: Not enough information for us to make a change.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · June 26, 2013

Serial Number 51137 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · June 15, 2013

Serial Number 52640 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · February 17, 2013

Serial Number 52189 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The image does not look correct. The number of
jewels is incorrect.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · November 16, 2012

Serial Number 52724 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · September 21, 2012

Serial Number 52058 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch