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Access Date: May 12, 2025
"5575" 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 |
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Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois |
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Movement Serial Number: | 5575 |
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Grade: | 55 |
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Model: | 1 |
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Class: | 5 |
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Run Quantity: | Login to View for Free |
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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 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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Regulator: | Login to View for Free |
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Adjusted: | No |
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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: | v52.645 | ![]() |
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 15 (1.50%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 12.96% Analyzing 354 Sales | ![]() |
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Variation, Series, Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Variant Est. Production, Train, Regulator Type, Railroad Grade Designation, U.S. Patents
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 15 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 · November 17, 2019
Serial Number 5432 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · May 11, 2019
Serial Number 5987 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · October 13, 2015
Serial Number 5020 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · April 22, 2014
Serial Number 5114 was reported as inaccurate.
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.