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: 23234152
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 236 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: 11381.291G236.16S2858.167M1064.O4890.P8518.7J4797
Database Version: v52.221
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: 33 (0.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.48% Analyzing 2,838 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 · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 23239439 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · December 11, 2020

Serial Number 23237303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 23238538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 23234014 was reported as accurate.

64type1 6 · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 23235268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2018

Serial Number 23232378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2015

Serial Number 23240103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 23237891 was reported as accurate.

mtnpoppa 17 · March 30, 2014

Serial Number 23239325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2013

Serial Number 23237714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2012

Serial Number 23241704 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch