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: 23826225 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 12,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 243 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: 11602.291G243.16S2928.167M1091.O5034.P8718.7J4899 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.452 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
24 (0.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.50% Analyzing 2,864 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 23824535 was reported as accurate.

mermaidgirl33 Supporter 1 · November 16, 2021

Serial Number 23826225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 23827426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2020

Serial Number 23823765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 23823682 was reported as accurate.

SmithDL 1 · February 24, 2018

Serial Number 23827309 was reported as accurate.

SmithDL 1 · February 24, 2018

Serial Number 23827309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2018

Serial Number 23827309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2017

Serial Number 23828926 was reported as accurate.

ken5574 1 · April 16, 2017

Serial Number 23822526 was reported as accurate.

rayblack357 57 · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 23826742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2016

Serial Number 23824355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 23824355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2013

Serial Number 23831305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 23831305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 23828083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 23825445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2012

Serial Number 23823819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2012

Serial Number 23826048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2012

Serial Number 23822462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2012

Serial Number 23831424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2012

Serial Number 23826048 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch