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Access Date: November 15, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 55
J.T. Ryerson
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 305056 | |
| Grade: | 55 | |
| Variation: | J.T. Ryerson | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1873 | |
| Run Quantity: | 3,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 87 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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 285.55G87.18S265.181M248.H284.K267.7J73 | |
| Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.433 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 36 (1.20%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -8.80% Analyzing 326 Sales | |
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Research Note: #307761: Verified as marked "G.M. Wheeler" with (likely) 11 Jewels despite factory serial lists designating the run as "Ryerson" [eBay #224582320726].
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 55
Target Profile: 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-J.T. RYERSON
| Elgin Grade 55 (All Variations): 73,095 ETP | ||
| 18S: 73,095 100.00% 18s, Grade 55 |
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| 18S-M1: 73,095 100.00% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1 |
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| 18S-M1-7J: 59,318 81.15% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 7 Jewels |
Other: 13,777
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M1-7J-HGK: 59,318 81.15% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 7 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U: 59,318 81.15% | ||
| 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-J.T. RYERSON: 42,084 57.57% | Other: 17,234
Other Variants or Unclassified |
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 36 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.
us0204 Supporter 37 · September 4, 2024
Serial Number 305056 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 2, 2023
Serial Number 306277 was reported as accurate.
Daggy30486 1 · December 26, 2022
Serial Number 305091 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 629 · August 22, 2021
Serial Number 307761 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · March 7, 2021
Serial Number 307386 was reported as accurate.
jevans9442 2 · December 8, 2020
Serial Number 307873 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · August 27, 2020
Serial Number 306130 was reported as accurate.
tsapala 97 · December 19, 2016
Serial Number 307314 was reported as accurate.
tsapala 97 · December 12, 2016
Serial Number 307314 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 15, 2016
Serial Number 305796 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 12, 2016
Serial Number 306535 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 6, 2015
Serial Number 305166 was reported as accurate.
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