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Access Date: November 23, 2024
"5389" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 55
J.T. Ryerson
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 5389 | |
| Grade: | 55 | |
| Variation: | J.T. Ryerson | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1867 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 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 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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 7.55G1.18S6.181M6.H6.K6.7J1 | |
| 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: | v52.457 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 220.07 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 12 (1.20%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -10.40% Analyzing 328 Sales | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 55
Target Profile: 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-J.T. RYERSON
| Elgin Grade 55 (All Variations): 73,095 ETP | ||
| 18S: 73,095 100.00% 18s, Grade 55 |
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| 18S-M1: 73,095 100.00% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1 |
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| 18S-M1-7J: 59,318 81.15% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 7 Jewels |
Other: 13,777
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M1-7J-HGK: 59,318 81.15% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 7 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U: 59,318 81.15% | ||
| 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-J.T. RYERSON: 42,084 57.57% | Other: 17,234
Other Variants or Unclassified |
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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 12 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · January 10, 2024
Serial Number 5478 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 1, 2021
Serial Number 5825 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 21, 2020
Serial Number 5168 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 17, 2019
Serial Number 5432 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · July 30, 2019
Serial Number 5825 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 11, 2019
Serial Number 5987 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · August 10, 2018
Serial Number 5695 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 22, 2017
Serial Number 5915 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 27, 2017
Serial Number 5377 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 9, 2017
Serial Number 5520 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 13, 2015
Serial Number 5020 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · November 29, 2014
Serial Number 5778 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 22, 2014
Serial Number 5114 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 27, 2014
Serial Number 5579 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 29, 2013
Serial Number 5560 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 7, 2013
Serial Number 5972 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 15, 2013
Serial Number 5866 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · May 7, 2013
Serial Number 5625 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · April 27, 2013
Serial Number 5575 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · April 11, 2013
Serial Number 5053 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · February 19, 2013
Serial Number 5396 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 18, 2012
Serial Number 5216 was reported as inaccurate.
