Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 290

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 22334699
Grade: 290
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 211 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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11042.290G211.16S2745.166M1061.H6249.P8209.7J4644
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,688.67
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: 5 (0.17%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.64% Analyzing 1,176 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 · August 23, 2021

Serial Number 22334338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2020

Serial Number 22335443 was reported as accurate.

PyroBunny11 37 · May 27, 2018

Serial Number 22334694 was reported as accurate.

PyroBunny11 37 · May 27, 2018

Serial Number 22334694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2018

Serial Number 22334418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2017

Serial Number 22334694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2015

Serial Number 22333887 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · January 5, 2014

Serial Number 22335763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 22333022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2012

Serial Number 22334338 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch