Pocket Watch Database


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: 22973307 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1920 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 13,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 233 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: 11288.291G233.16S2826.167M1052.O4826.P8434.7J4754 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.557 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4,479.05 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
44 (0.34%) 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.


Rcardkidz 4151 · August 9, 2024

Serial Number 22973159 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · September 16, 2023

Serial Number 22982294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2022

Serial Number 22984121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2022

Serial Number 22973466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 22982713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2021

Serial Number 22979388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 22973824 was reported as accurate.

Chronified 212 · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 22974955 was reported as accurate.

334334 44 · November 5, 2020

Serial Number 22979008 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 22983436 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5314 · June 1, 2020

Serial Number 22972031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2017

Serial Number 22974720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2016

Serial Number 22978869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2016

Serial Number 22978701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2015

Serial Number 22972101 was reported as accurate.

wndswept 202 · November 21, 2015

Serial Number 22974295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2015

Serial Number 22984724 was reported as accurate.

jruck48 13 · May 15, 2015

Serial Number 22984067 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 22974480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2014

Serial Number 22979775 was reported as accurate.

danco306 1 · January 26, 2014

Serial Number 22981886 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 22973307 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 22982615 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2013

Serial Number 22979072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2013

Serial Number 22982999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 22976952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 22982742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2013

Serial Number 22982742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 22974968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 22976991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 22981071 was reported as accurate.