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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: 9842 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
Variation: Mat. Laflin Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1868 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: 11.55G3.18S10.181M10.H10.K10.7J3 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
7 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.40% Analyzing 328 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 · August 13, 2024

Serial Number 9384 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · November 27, 2021

Serial Number 9461 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 9978 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 9954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 9799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2018

Serial Number 9405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2017

Serial Number 9507 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · December 12, 2016

Serial Number 9842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 9842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2015

Serial Number 9230 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 30, 2015

Serial Number 9230 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 17, 2014

Serial Number 9714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2014

Serial Number 09230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2013

Serial Number 9415 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2013

Serial Number 9457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2013

Serial Number 9113 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2013

Serial Number 9427 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: B9427 is a commemorative watch 1776-1976

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 9646 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch