Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 290

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11471191
Grade: 290
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 265
Grade/Model Total Production: 564,000
Variant Est. Production: 563,000 (16S-M6-7J-HNP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4893.290G23.16S1010.166M309.H3277.P2679.7J1702
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,688.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
656.14
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.115%
Registry Population: 18 (0.36%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.64% Analyzing 1,176 Sales

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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 · October 25, 2021

Serial Number 11471191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2021

Serial Number 11469728 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 23, 2020

Serial Number 11467701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2019

Serial Number 11467059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2018

Serial Number 11469459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2017

Serial Number 11467567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2017

Serial Number 11468462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2016

Serial Number 11471913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2016

Serial Number 11468367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 11469459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 11469459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 11470688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2013

Serial Number 11471626 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2012

Serial Number 11470282 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch