Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

W.H. Ferry

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 91003 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
Variation: W.H. Ferry Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 99 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 11,777 (18S-M1-11J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j 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: 105.55G37.18S100.181M100.H104.K104.11J38 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: v52.457 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
30 (0.75%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.93% Analyzing 100 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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · May 1, 2024

Serial Number 90487 was reported as accurate.

Kjewel 1 · February 6, 2024

Serial Number 90575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2023

Serial Number 93053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2023

Serial Number 92105 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · May 6, 2022

Serial Number 91084 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · March 23, 2022

Serial Number 93466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2021

Serial Number 91003 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · August 16, 2021

Serial Number 90348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2021

Serial Number 92875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 91528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 93352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2020

Serial Number 90628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2020

Serial Number 90506 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 10, 2019

Serial Number 90167 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · August 17, 2019

Serial Number 92034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2018

Serial Number 91795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2018

Serial Number 91806 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2018

Serial Number 91643 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 405 · March 15, 2018

Serial Number 90223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 92309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 90090 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · October 13, 2017

Serial Number 93624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2017

Serial Number 92799 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The Movment is marked G.M. Wheeler

Anonymous · June 25, 2017

Serial Number 91702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2017

Serial Number 90600 was reported as accurate.

crunch 7 · March 8, 2017

Serial Number 91449 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 2, 2017

Serial Number 92878 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: H.H. TAYLOR

Anonymous · January 11, 2017

Serial Number 92945 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · December 18, 2016

Serial Number 93624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2016

Serial Number 93333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2016

Serial Number 93626 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 93636 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 93624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2016

Serial Number 90206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2016

Serial Number 91411 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 4, 2016

Serial Number 93616 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 7, 2015

Serial Number 90432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2015

Serial Number 91447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2015

Serial Number 92382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2014

Serial Number 91051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2014

Serial Number 93332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2014

Serial Number 90332 was reported as accurate.

quick1912 1 · October 4, 2014

Serial Number 90018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 93528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2014

Serial Number 93326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2014

Serial Number 93687 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked W. H. Ferry
Confirmed 11 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

LeroyC 392 · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 92892 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

czunit 2 · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 90127 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · August 5, 2013

Serial Number 90772 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · May 30, 2013

Serial Number 91590 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the 15j should be 7j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch