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: 18304760
Grade: 290
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 164 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: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9160.290G164.16S2229.166M875.H5527.P6433.7J3745
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: 6 (0.60%)
$ 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.


watchbird 40 · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 18304997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2014

Serial Number 18304997 was reported as accurate.

watch65 4 · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 18304253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2013

Serial Number 18304675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 18304076 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch