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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 55

Mat. Laflin

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 97300 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
Variation: Mat. Laflin Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 38 of 99 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,095 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 15,584 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-MAT. LAFLIN) 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: Expansion 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: 107.55G38.18S102.181M102.H106.K106.7J27 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
16 (0.46%) 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.


Anonymous · November 10, 2023

Serial Number 96557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2023

Serial Number 98482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2023

Serial Number 96577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2023

Serial Number 96577 was reported as accurate.

daaim19 75 · July 8, 2022

Serial Number 96645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2021

Serial Number 96577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2021

Serial Number 96577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2021

Serial Number 95677 was reported as accurate.

CuriousDrifter 1 · May 2, 2021

Serial Number 95336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2021

Serial Number 95862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2021

Serial Number 95063 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · February 7, 2021

Serial Number 96483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2020

Serial Number 98333 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · December 24, 2020

Serial Number 97300 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · December 24, 2020

Serial Number 97300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 95657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2019

Serial Number 98333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2019

Serial Number 95786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2019

Serial Number 98456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 95495 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 17, 2018

Serial Number 98456 was reported as accurate.

texascpo1945 Supporter 34 · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 97785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2018

Serial Number 96631 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2018

Serial Number 97457 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

ABUMALEK 97 · June 11, 2018

Serial Number 97880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 98111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2018

Serial Number 95103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 96933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 95150 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 558 · August 2, 2017

Serial Number 96013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2017

Serial Number 97398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2016

Serial Number 98333 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is 17 jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for submitting this information. Please upload a photo to your collection so we can take a closer look.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · September 13, 2016

Serial Number 97134 was reported as accurate.

rpsobreiro 41 · September 5, 2016

Serial Number 95861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2016

Serial Number 97015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2015

Serial Number 97766 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · October 18, 2015

Serial Number 97134 was reported as accurate.

mtmbmoved 2 · September 15, 2015

Serial Number 95463 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 11, 2015

Serial Number 97845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2015

Serial Number 97766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 97153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 97153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 97153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2013

Serial Number 95236 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 7, 2013

Serial Number 96147 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewel

Anonymous · June 25, 2013

Serial Number 97300 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Labeled Mat Laflin on movement

Anonymous · May 25, 2013

Serial Number 97688 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 96512 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is in an open-face case. Key wound, so it is
sort of subjective regardless.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 95197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2013

Serial Number 98333 was reported as inaccurate.

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