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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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7006
Grade: 55
Variation: J.T. Ryerson
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1867
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 99
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095
Variant Est. Production: 42,084 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-J.T. RYERSON)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 9.55G2.18S8.181M8.H8.K8.7J2
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: 17 (1.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.52% Analyzing 283 Sales

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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.


esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · September 12, 2022

Serial Number 7006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2022

Serial Number 7358 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · March 28, 2018

Serial Number 7006 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 7456 was reported as accurate.

cgell57749 14 · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 7474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 7675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2017

Serial Number 7902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 7220 was reported as accurate.

Warrne 9 · October 9, 2015

Serial Number 7063 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2015

Serial Number 7106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2015

Serial Number 7081 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 'J.T. Ryerson'

Anonymous · January 16, 2014

Serial Number 7316 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · October 31, 2013

Serial Number 7666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 7250 was reported as accurate.

tomc1234 31 · June 20, 2013

Serial Number 7675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2013

Serial Number 7840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 7675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 07845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 7666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 7666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2012

Serial Number 7576 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 7106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2012

Serial Number 7106 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch