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: 21394162
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 6,000
Grade/Model Run: 213 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: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10681.291G213.16S2637.167M979.O4432.P7880.7J4475
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: 17 (0.28%)
$ 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 · April 24, 2020

Serial Number 21394944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2020

Serial Number 21394944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2019

Serial Number 21392902 was reported as accurate.

wblanier87 1 · September 12, 2014

Serial Number 21394062 was reported as accurate.

Diopside 83 · August 11, 2014

Serial Number 21396592 was reported as accurate.

MontanaMac 53 · July 31, 2014

Serial Number 21393242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2013

Serial Number 21392140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2012

Serial Number 21396750 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch