Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 291

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 20338187 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1918 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 197 of 424 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,487,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,462,000 (16S-M7-7J-ONP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface 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: 10259.291G197.16S2522.167M933.O4166.P7487.7J4289 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.478 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4,477.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,730.02 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.939% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (0.27%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.36% Analyzing 2,867 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.


Anonymous · March 16, 2024

Serial Number 20338755 was reported as accurate.

brackenclocks Supporter 35 · August 21, 2023

Serial Number 20340454 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4083 · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 20342380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2019

Serial Number 20338421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2019

Serial Number 20343794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 20343140 was reported as accurate.

Rdixiemiller 25 · August 26, 2017

Serial Number 20343970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2016

Serial Number 20338187 was reported as accurate.

jrjefferis 4 · May 7, 2014

Serial Number 20338074 was reported as accurate.

cdrridg 42 · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 20338187 was reported as accurate.

cdrridg 42 · December 20, 2013

Serial Number 20338187 was reported as accurate.

cdrridg 42 · December 14, 2013

Serial Number 20338187 was reported as accurate.

Gblakesley 2 · August 20, 2013

Serial Number 20341737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2013

Serial Number 20340350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2012

Serial Number 20342951 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch