Elgin Pocket Watch Information: Serial Number 5575 (Grade 55)

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We noticed that you entered a relatively short serial number. "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.

Grade: 55

J.T. Ryerson

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5575
Grade:	55
Variation:	J.T. Ryerson
Model:	1
Class:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1867
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 99
Total Production:	73,095
Size:	18s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Either
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

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May 21, 2020:
Serial Number 5168 was reported as accurate
November 17, 2019:
Serial Number 5432 was reported as inaccurate
No further details were submitted with the report.
July 30, 2019:
Serial Number 5825 was reported as accurate
May 11, 2019:
Serial Number 5987 was reported as inaccurate
No further details were submitted with the report.
August 10, 2018:
Serial Number 5695 was reported as accurate
November 22, 2017:
Serial Number 5915 was reported as accurate
September 27, 2017:
Serial Number 5377 was reported as accurate
July 9, 2017:
Serial Number 5520 was reported as accurate
October 13, 2015:
Serial Number 5020 was reported as inaccurate
No further details were submitted with the report.
November 29, 2014:
Serial Number 5778 was reported as accurate
April 22, 2014:
Serial Number 5114 was reported as inaccurate
No further details were submitted with the report.
January 27, 2014:
Serial Number 5579 was reported as accurate
November 29, 2013:
Serial Number 5560 was reported as accurate
October 7, 2013:
Serial Number 5972 was reported as accurate
July 15, 2013:
Serial Number 5866 was reported as inaccurate
No further details were submitted with the report.
May 7, 2013:
Serial Number 5625 was reported as inaccurate
No further details were submitted with the report.
April 27, 2013:
Serial Number 5575 was reported as inaccurate
Note: It's OK, a grade 55, just note it's a Ryerson.
April 11, 2013:
Serial Number 5053 was reported as inaccurate
No further details were submitted with the report.
February 19, 2013:
Serial Number 5396 was reported as accurate
November 18, 2012:
Serial Number 5216 was reported as inaccurate
No further details were submitted with the report.