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: 22900813
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 232 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: 11259.291G232.16S2817.167M1048.O4806.P8407.7J4740
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: 28 (0.28%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.48% Analyzing 2,838 Sales
Research Note: #22900813: 3-Finger Train Bridge Likely From a Grade 248 Movement.

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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 · July 22, 2023

Serial Number 22899774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2022

Serial Number 22904003 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2021

Serial Number 22900103 was reported as accurate.

Fakwtc17 33 · April 17, 2021

Serial Number 22897117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2019

Serial Number 22897854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 22905119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2019

Serial Number 22900106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2019

Serial Number 22900106 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 22905737 was reported as accurate.

Longhunter56 13 · January 30, 2015

Serial Number 22900813 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 22900813 has 15 jewels, and a 3 finger bridge. The
person I bought it from said it is a grade 162
model 7 movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. After evaluating the images, it appears the train bridge has been pulled from a different movement, as the damaskeening pattern does not match the other plates. The pattern is more consistent with Grade 248, a 16-Size, Model 7, 3-Finger Bridge Movement with 15 Jewels. You could verify this by checking the serial number stamped on the bottom of the train bridge.

cmdraven 3970 · August 1, 2014

Serial Number 22902320 was reported as accurate.

jhp1943 4 · January 9, 2014

Serial Number 22900580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 22898929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2012

Serial Number 22902743 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch