Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 291

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 17575357
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 151 of 424
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,487,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,462,000 (16S-M7-7J-ONP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8675.291G151.16S2076.167M704.O3282.P5959.7J3475
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4,452.23
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: 8 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.48% Analyzing 2,838 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 · January 10, 2024

Serial Number 17574180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2018

Serial Number 17575178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2018

Serial Number 17574231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2018

Serial Number 17574814 was reported as accurate.

tarheelron 1 · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 17575114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2015

Serial Number 17575729 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch