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: 23914852
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 12,000
Grade/Model Run: 244 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: 11631.291G244.16S2939.167M1095.O5054.P8745.7J4911
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: 36 (0.30%)
$ 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · September 6, 2022

Serial Number 23910094 was reported as accurate.

Sliide 28 · February 16, 2022

Serial Number 23915936 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · September 2, 2021

Serial Number 23917321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2021

Serial Number 23910745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2020

Serial Number 23908548 was reported as accurate.

JohnRAus 3 · November 10, 2019

Serial Number 23915428 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 23915693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 23908137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 23916855 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · April 19, 2017

Serial Number 23917507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2015

Serial Number 23913048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2015

Serial Number 23908055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 23908055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2014

Serial Number 23908834 was reported as accurate.

Papadeere 1 · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 23913720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 23914001 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a size 12

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 23906192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2013

Serial Number 23910865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 23916554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2012

Serial Number 23913226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2012

Serial Number 23912601 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch