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: 24073879
Grade: 290
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 233 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 11694.290G233.16S2960.166M1135.H6466.P8802.7J4939
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.303
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,698.08
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: 7 (0.18%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.57% Analyzing 1,184 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 · April 11, 2021

Serial Number 24075061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2021

Serial Number 24075061 was reported as accurate.

Swoop7 23 · March 26, 2020

Serial Number 24073040 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2019

Serial Number 24073657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 24072860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 24073040 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 24074303 was reported as accurate.