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: 14989669
Grade: 290
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 114 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: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6934.290G114.16S1584.166M609.H4429.P4392.7J2692
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: 12 (0.40%)
$ 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 · 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 143 · 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