Pocket Watch Database


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: 87989 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: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 36 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: 104.55G36.18S99.181M99.H103.K103.7J26 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: v52.526 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
22 (0.44%) 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.


FlameOfWrath Supporter 34 · August 11, 2023

Serial Number 85999 was reported as accurate.

FlameOfWrath Supporter 34 · August 6, 2023

Serial Number 85999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2023

Serial Number 87655 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2022

Serial Number 87655 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2022

Serial Number 89500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2022

Serial Number 88199 was reported as accurate.

chuck1500 112 · January 27, 2021

Serial Number 87989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 88861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 85609 was reported as accurate.

dstuartblue 17 · October 27, 2020

Serial Number 88894 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2020

Serial Number 89275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2020

Serial Number 86417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 85002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 85619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2018

Serial Number 87693 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 85726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2017

Serial Number 86718 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2017

Serial Number 89519 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

nascar956 8 · July 9, 2016

Serial Number 85692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2015

Serial Number 85321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2015

Serial Number 86278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 87973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2014

Serial Number 85807 was reported as accurate.

SCRIBZ 4 · September 3, 2014

Serial Number 87815 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 21, 2014

Serial Number 87973 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a j.t. ryerson

watchman11 1 · July 3, 2014

Serial Number 87694 was reported as accurate.

JazzyP 1 · February 3, 2014

Serial Number 89554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2014

Serial Number 88755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2014

Serial Number 88367 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 7, 2013

Serial Number 89414 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

lewis23 Supporter 40 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 89586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2013

Serial Number 88855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2013

Serial Number 89803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 87927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 88564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2013

Serial Number 87283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2013

Serial Number 89586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2013

Serial Number 86716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 88606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 87815 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 89087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2012

Serial Number 85021 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch