Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 40490847 (Grade 291)

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Access Date: May 12, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 291

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	40490847
Grade:	291
Model:	7
Class:	110
Estimated Production Year:	1942
Run Quantity:	4,000
Grade/Model Run:	418 of 424
Grade/Model Total Production:	1,487,000
Variant Est. Production:	25,000 (16S-M7-7J-OGP)
Size:	16s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Balance Jewel Material:	Ruby
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	14936.291G418.16S3775.167M1559.O6859.P11795.7J6345
Database Version:	v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	4,477.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1,730.02
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	2.939%
Registry Population:	2 (0.05%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-11.48% Analyzing 2,844 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 291

Target Profile: 16S-M7-7J-OGP-U

Elgin Grade 291 (All Variations): 1,487,000 ETP
16S: 1,487,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 291
16S-M7: 1,487,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 291, Model 7
16S-M7-7J: 1,487,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 291, Model 7, 7 Jewels
16S-M7-7J-OGP: 25,000 1.68% 16s, Grade 291, Model 7, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt	Other: 1,462,000 Other Configs or Unclassified
16S-M7-7J-OGP-U: 25,000 1.68%

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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 · July 12, 2021

Serial Number 40491213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 40490144 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2021

Serial Number 40493058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2021

Serial Number 40493058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 40491322 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2020

Serial Number 40491322 was reported as accurate.