Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 290

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 23739183
Grade: 290
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 229 of 265
Grade/Model Total Production: 564,000
Variant Est. Production: 563,000 (16S-M6-7J-HNP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 11569.290G229.16S2916.166M1120.H6425.P8689.7J4884
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,688.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
656.14
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.115%
Registry Population: 6 (0.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.64% Analyzing 1,176 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 · October 6, 2023

Serial Number 23740458 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

steve288 264 · May 10, 2022

Serial Number 23739616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2022

Serial Number 23739258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 23738042 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2018

Serial Number 23740799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2016

Serial Number 23739445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2013

Serial Number 23738170 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch