Pocket Watch Database


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: 11716 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: 4 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: 13.55G4.18S12.181M12.H12.K12.7J4 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: v52.428 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
6 (0.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.94% Analyzing 322 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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · December 9, 2023

Serial Number 11007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2020

Serial Number 11353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2020

Serial Number 11343 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 15, 2020

Serial Number 11968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 11736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2018

Serial Number 11069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 11540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 11540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2017

Serial Number 11154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2015

Serial Number 11542 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 28, 2015

Serial Number 11666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 11312 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked Mat. Laflin

Anonymous · January 1, 2015

Serial Number 11884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 11849 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 11261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 11261 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 11051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2012

Serial Number 11583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2012

Serial Number 11579 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 55 Pocket Watch