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"7353" 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.
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: 7353 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
Variation: J.T. Ryerson Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1867 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 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: 9.55G2.18S8.181M8.H8.K8.7J2 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: v52.518 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
17 (1.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.84% Analyzing 333 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.


GFHunter Supporter 28 · September 7, 2024

Serial Number 7952 was reported as accurate.

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 130 · 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