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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: 87989
Grade: 55
Variation: J.T. Ryerson
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1871
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 36 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: 104.55G36.18S99.181M99.H103.K103.7J26
Database Version: v52.240
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: 20 (0.40%)
$ 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.


FlameOfWrath Supporter 33 · August 11, 2023

Serial Number 85999 was reported as accurate.

FlameOfWrath Supporter 33 · 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