Pocket Watch Database
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/22183850
Access Date: April 21, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 290
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 22183850 | ![]() |
Grade: | 290 | ![]() |
Model: | 6 | ![]() |
Class: | 109 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1920 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 3,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 209 of 265 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 564,000 | ![]() |
Variant Est. Production: | 563,000 (16S-M6-7J-HNP) | ![]() |
Size: | 16s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 7j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Hunting | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 10984.290G209.16S2726.166M1056.H6232.P8154.7J4616 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.640 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1,709.14 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 656.14 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.115% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 13 (0.43%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 8.24% Analyzing 1,217 Sales | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 290
Target Profile: 16S-M6-7J-HNP-U
Elgin Grade 290 (All Variations): 564,000 ETP | |
16S: 564,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 290 |
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16S-M6: 564,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 290, Model 6 |
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16S-M6-7J: 564,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 290, Model 6, 7 Jewels |
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16S-M6-7J-HNP: 563,000 99.82% 16s, Grade 290, Model 6, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel |
Other: 1,000
Other Configs or Unclassified |
16S-M6-7J-HNP-U: 563,000 99.82% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 13 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
phantacc Supporter 66 · March 3, 2023
Serial Number 22182293 was reported as accurate.
fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 445 · April 24, 2018
Serial Number 22182652 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 4121 · November 15, 2014
Serial Number 22183436 was reported as accurate.

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