Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 290

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 14989669 Question Mark
Grade: 290 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 109 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 114 of 265 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 564,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 563,000 (16S-M6-7J-HNP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6935.290G114.16S1584.166M609.H4430.P4392.7J2692 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,698.08 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
656.14 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.115% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (0.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.38% Analyzing 1,201 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 · June 5, 2023

Serial Number 14987003 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2020

Serial Number 14989168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2020

Serial Number 14989270 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 144 · December 18, 2019

Serial Number 14987822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2019

Serial Number 14988188 was reported as accurate.

akristyb 10 · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 14989195 was reported as accurate.

DerekWildstar 9 · June 28, 2018

Serial Number 14988899 was reported as accurate.

DerekWildstar 9 · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 14988899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2017

Serial Number 14989502 was reported as accurate.

dscottgoodrick 142 · October 23, 2016

Serial Number 14987289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2015

Serial Number 14988601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 14988011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2014

Serial Number 14987697 was reported as accurate.

jackallen 70 · June 24, 2013

Serial Number 14989092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2013

Serial Number 14987927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 14989092 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch