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: 22973468
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 13,000
Grade/Model Run: 233 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 11287.291G233.16S2826.167M1052.O4826.P8434.7J4754
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.290
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4,477.02
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: 44 (0.34%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.48% Analyzing 2,846 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.


cmdraven 4002 · 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 Supporter 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 4734 · 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 4002 · 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 4002 · 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.