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: 23661791
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 13,000
Grade/Model Run: 241 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: 11540.291G241.16S2908.167M1083.O4991.P8663.7J4871
Database Version: v52.219
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: 58 (0.45%)
$ 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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · July 11, 2023

Serial Number 23663585 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 186 · October 19, 2022

Serial Number 23657474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2022

Serial Number 23659745 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · August 2, 2021

Serial Number 23660830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2021

Serial Number 23661899 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 23661332 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · May 29, 2019

Serial Number 23659670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2018

Serial Number 23667165 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 376 · April 17, 2018

Serial Number 23661791 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 376 · February 19, 2018

Serial Number 23663375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2017

Serial Number 23667031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2017

Serial Number 23660313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2016

Serial Number 23666183 was reported as accurate.

Guylb88 2 · July 15, 2015

Serial Number 23658035 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 23658574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2013

Serial Number 23664852 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 23664852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 23656470 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2013

Serial Number 23666246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2012

Serial Number 23666982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 23666982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 23658323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2012

Serial Number 23657014 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch