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"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 Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

J.T. Ryerson

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5575 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
Variation: J.T. Ryerson Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1867 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 99 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 42,084 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-J.T. RYERSON) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Solid Question Mark
Balance Material: Nickel Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7.55G1.18S6.181M6.H6.K6.7J1 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: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
220.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
84.99 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.144% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.06% Analyzing 316 Sales Question Mark

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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.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 30, 2019

Serial Number 5825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2019

Serial Number 5987 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

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.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 5778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2014

Serial Number 5114 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

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.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 7, 2013

Serial Number 5625 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 5575 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's OK, a grade 55, just note it's a Ryerson.

Anonymous · April 11, 2013

Serial Number 5053 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 19, 2013

Serial Number 5396 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2012

Serial Number 5216 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch