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: 21715028
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 217 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: 10800.291G217.16S2668.167M993.O4508.P7990.7J4531
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: 18 (0.26%)
$ 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 · December 27, 2022

Serial Number 21716789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2020

Serial Number 21715102 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2019

Serial Number 21720571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 21717372 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 21714436 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2017

Serial Number 21714897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2017

Serial Number 21714489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 21718041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2014

Serial Number 21718004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 21716709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 21715028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2013

Serial Number 21715028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2013

Serial Number 21716171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 21716171 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Correction to: 21,716,171: This particular
movement has a MOTOR BARREL. Very unusual in a 7
jewel movement. Just cleaned and oiled and it is
keeping excellent time. DWC in KS.

Anonymous · January 12, 2013

Serial Number 21716171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2012

Serial Number 21719969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2012

Serial Number 21719969 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch