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: 21801402
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 218 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: 10831.291G218.16S2677.167M996.O4528.P8018.7J4544
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: 13 (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 4, 2022

Serial Number 21802448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 21802793 was reported as accurate.

orrelse Supporter 13 · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 21802788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 21801211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2020

Serial Number 21799358 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · May 26, 2019

Serial Number 21800534 was reported as accurate.

joeybagadonuts 11 · January 27, 2018

Serial Number 21798635 was reported as accurate.

DaveReid 52 · January 22, 2017

Serial Number 21800800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 21801601 was reported as accurate.

jaspurlock2012 Supporter 110 · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 21800800 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch