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: 23483243 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 239 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: 11476.291G239.16S2886.167M1075.O4949.P8605.7J4840 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4,477.02 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
29 (0.29%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.09% Analyzing 2,861 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.


valorieboyer 1 · March 24, 2022

Serial Number 23484356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2022

Serial Number 23487155 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 25, 2020

Serial Number 23485218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2019

Serial Number 23486110 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3985 · October 16, 2019

Serial Number 23488383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2019

Serial Number 23484572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2017

Serial Number 23490036 was reported as accurate.

jimnelson915 64 · February 7, 2016

Serial Number 23488658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2015

Serial Number 23485858 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 24, 2015

Serial Number 23485858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2015

Serial Number 23489053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2015

Serial Number 23490061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2015

Serial Number 23490100 was reported as accurate.

geoulri1 Supporter 58 · December 24, 2013

Serial Number 23483663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2013

Serial Number 23489787 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 23490771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2012

Serial Number 23487257 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch