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: 15043028 Question Mark
Grade: 290 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 109 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 115 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: 6963.290G115.16S1591.166M612.H4443.P4416.7J2703 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 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
18 (0.30%) 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.


Fifty50 Supporter 350 · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 15045750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2020

Serial Number 15048681 was reported as accurate.

rjcullis 114 · August 20, 2019

Serial Number 15043362 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 15048117 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 15043859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 15043975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2016

Serial Number 15046092 was reported as accurate.

wampumbob 37 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 15044452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2015

Serial Number 15044936 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2014

Serial Number 15046147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 15046147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2014

Serial Number 15044657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2012

Serial Number 15045980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2012

Serial Number 15047157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2012

Serial Number 15047157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2012

Serial Number 15047498 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch