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Access Date: April 15, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 55
W.H. Ferry
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 55852 | |
| Grade: | 55 | |
| Variation: | W.H. Ferry | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1871 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 30 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 |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 89.55G30.18S86.181M86.H88.K88.11J32 | |
| Database Version: | v52.235 | |
| 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: | 6 (0.60%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -11.98% Analyzing 91 Sales | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 55
Target Profile: 18S-M1-11J-HGK-U-W.H. FERRY
| 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-M1-11J: 11,777 16.11% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 11 Jewels |
Other: 61,318
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
| 18S-M1-11J-HGK: 11,777 16.11% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 11 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-11J-HGK-U: 11,777 16.11% | |
| 18S-M1-11J-HGK-U-W.H. FERRY: 11,777 16.11% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 6 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 · December 11, 2020
Serial Number 55965 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 9, 2018
Serial Number 55957 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 4, 2014
Serial Number 55948 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: W.H. Ferry, 11-15jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Anonymous · January 4, 2014
Serial Number 55224 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
LeroyC 392 · September 19, 2013
Serial Number 55343 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Also, marked W.H. Ferry
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
LeroyC 392 · September 19, 2013
Serial Number 55343 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Jewels: 15j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Anonymous · March 9, 2013
Serial Number 55799 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 11j movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Anonymous · February 17, 2013
Serial Number 55934 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Higher number of jewels , open face not hunting
case
case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Anonymous · December 8, 2012
Serial Number 055631 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
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