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: 23742636 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 9,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 242 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: 11571.291G242.16S2917.167M1087.O5013.P8690.7J4885 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.505 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
27 (0.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.36% Analyzing 2,867 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.


Rcardkidz 4090 · September 20, 2024

Serial Number 23749874 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · May 22, 2024

Serial Number 23748817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2024

Serial Number 23748868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2021

Serial Number 23747053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2021

Serial Number 23747553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 23745815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2020

Serial Number 23741639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2020

Serial Number 23746028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2020

Serial Number 23746698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2019

Serial Number 23745212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2019

Serial Number 23743004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 23748829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 23746146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2018

Serial Number 23746290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 23741190 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2016

Serial Number 23741603 was reported as accurate.

Masonspawn Supporter 2 · July 8, 2016

Serial Number 23748201 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 5, 2015

Serial Number 23743334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2015

Serial Number 23744336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 23746185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 23744397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2013

Serial Number 23746489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 23749387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 23742596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 23742596 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch