Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 71203 (Grade 55)

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Access Date: December 22, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

W.H. Ferry

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	71203
Grade:	55
Variation:	W.H. Ferry
Model:	1
Class:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1871
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	33 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
Movement Markings:	W.H. Ferry Elgin, Ills.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	97.55G33.18S93.181M93.H96.K96.11J34
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.517
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: Scoped for This Run Only	10 (0.50%)

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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
18S-M1: 73,095 100.00% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1
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
18S-M1-11J-HGK-U: 11,777 16.11%
18S-M1-11J-HGK-U-W.H. FERRY: 11,777 16.11%

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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.

Dave895 Supporter 102 · November 17, 2022

Serial Number 71203 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 200 · December 5, 2021

Serial Number 71171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2021

Serial Number 72287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2021

Serial Number 71035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2021

Serial Number 72496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2021

Serial Number 71360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 72747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2021

Serial Number 71331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2020

Serial Number 72848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2020

Serial Number 72647 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2020

Serial Number 72759 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped adjusted left of balance wheel

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.