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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

Mat. Laflin

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 82643
Grade: 55
Variation: Mat. Laflin
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1871
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 35 of 99
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095
Variant Est. Production: 15,584 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-MAT. LAFLIN)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
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: 103.55G35.18S98.181M98.H102.K102.7J25
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
218.85
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: 27 (0.54%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.20% Analyzing 282 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.


Anonymous · February 26, 2024

Serial Number 82903 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · March 31, 2022

Serial Number 82647 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · March 31, 2022

Serial Number 82647 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2021

Serial Number 81877 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · September 6, 2021

Serial Number 82643 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2021

Serial Number 81148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2021

Serial Number 82851 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2020

Serial Number 81680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2020

Serial Number 82711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2020

Serial Number 83234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 82168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2020

Serial Number 84863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2019

Serial Number 82126 was reported as accurate.

Teezys 180 · October 30, 2019

Serial Number 81151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 81408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2019

Serial Number 81467 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 82342 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 82205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2019

Serial Number 83564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2019

Serial Number 83474 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 4, 2019

Serial Number 83474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2018

Serial Number 84521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 80846 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2017

Serial Number 84718 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 26, 2017

Serial Number 80393 was reported as accurate.

ddague 10 · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 83636 was reported as accurate.

stretchy 1 · April 11, 2017

Serial Number 81670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 84445 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 19, 2017

Serial Number 84719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 84841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2016

Serial Number 80237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 80032 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · November 10, 2015

Serial Number 81759 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2015

Serial Number 82335 was reported as accurate.

03171944 26 · July 29, 2014

Serial Number 82951 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

jerrydk7 227 · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 84470 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · January 26, 2014

Serial Number 81736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2013

Serial Number 83727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2013

Serial Number 80965 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 81465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 81065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2013

Serial Number 83901 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 'Mat. Laflin'

Anonymous · February 4, 2013

Serial Number 84004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 80325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 82205 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Matthew (Mat) Laflin

Anonymous · October 15, 2012

Serial Number 80251 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 27, 2012

Serial Number 83339 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch