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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: 21715298 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 217 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: 10801.291G217.16S2668.167M993.O4508.P7990.7J4531 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 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
19 (0.27%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 18.18% Analyzing 2,871 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 · 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