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: 20179990
Grade: 290
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 187 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: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10173.290G187.16S2498.166M975.H5941.P7413.7J4254
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: 53 (1.77%)
$ 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 · February 10, 2022

Serial Number 20178062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 20178135 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2020

Serial Number 20178247 was reported as accurate.

wndswept 202 · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 20178419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 20178183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2017

Serial Number 20178747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2017

Serial Number 20178747 was reported as accurate.

nancychapman 3 · August 22, 2017

Serial Number 20180378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 20179165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2014

Serial Number 20178530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2013

Serial Number 20179586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 20179586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2012

Serial Number 20180619 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch