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: 24562194
Grade: 290
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 238 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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11892.290G238.16S3024.166M1156.H6528.P8983.7J5035
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,688.67
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: 9 (0.45%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.64% Analyzing 1,176 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 · November 13, 2020

Serial Number 24561308 was reported as accurate.

afterhours Supporter 27 · November 28, 2017

Serial Number 24562194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 24562294 was reported as accurate.

harris498 53 · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 24562326 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch