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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: 59558 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
Variation: J.T. Ryerson Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 31 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: 91.55G31.18S88.181M88.H90.K90.7J23 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
14 (0.47%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.68% Analyzing 336 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 · September 10, 2022

Serial Number 57046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2021

Serial Number 57953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2021

Serial Number 59779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2021

Serial Number 59478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2021

Serial Number 59251 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a possible Elgin 2s, from private label
Mermod Jaccard St Louis M.O
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Jel2692 2 · December 25, 2020

Serial Number 57868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2019

Serial Number 57730 was reported as accurate.

VICTORIAN1859 82 · September 17, 2017

Serial Number 59204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2017

Serial Number 58995 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 59526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2016

Serial Number 57300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 58929 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 15, 2015

Serial Number 58475 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rebelyell 11 · July 26, 2015

Serial Number 59558 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 57748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 57394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2013

Serial Number 58006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2013

Serial Number 58392 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 58025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 57006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2013

Serial Number 57839 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 1, 2013

Serial Number 59575 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number 57006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2012

Serial Number 59677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2012

Serial Number 57878 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch