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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: 24237694 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 11,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 248 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: 11761.291G248.16S2982.167M1111.O5138.P8862.7J4971 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.521 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 (0.22%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 18.18% Analyzing 2,871 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.


23Greenwich Supporter 252 · February 10, 2024

Serial Number 24233103 was reported as accurate.

dennisf54 2 · April 24, 2022

Serial Number 24233758 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2022

Serial Number 24233758 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 24238583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2022

Serial Number 24240073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2021

Serial Number 24233662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2021

Serial Number 24236431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2020

Serial Number 24239285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2020

Serial Number 24238583 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · May 19, 2020

Serial Number 24234344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2020

Serial Number 24239238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 24242257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2019

Serial Number 24234992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 24241338 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · February 20, 2018

Serial Number 24236725 was reported as accurate.

rjcullis 114 · October 4, 2017

Serial Number 24233723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2016

Serial Number 24236550 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 24236550 was reported as accurate.

dscottgoodrick 142 · October 22, 2016

Serial Number 24232224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 24237975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2015

Serial Number 24240584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2013

Serial Number 24232899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2013

Serial Number 24232899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 24238759 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 24238759 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2012

Serial Number 24232114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 24233838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 24233346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2012

Serial Number 24240374 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch