Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 290

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 23054332 Question Mark
Grade: 290 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 109 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 221 of 265 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 564,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 563,000 (16S-M6-7J-HNP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting 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: 11318.290G221.16S2836.166M1095.H6341.P8461.7J4768 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.473 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,698.08 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
656.14 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.115% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (0.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.76% Analyzing 1,203 Sales 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.


Anonymous · February 9, 2024

Serial Number 23057775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2021

Serial Number 23056775 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rcardkidz 4083 · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 23057249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2020

Serial Number 23057441 was reported as accurate.

struth 4 · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 23055119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2014

Serial Number 23055259 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · September 6, 2013

Serial Number 23054498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2013

Serial Number 23056269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 23056922 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch