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: 26011883 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 9,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 269 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: 12323.291G269.16S3126.167M1172.O5512.P9394.7J5237 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.428 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 (0.27%) 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.


texnet 684 · April 13, 2022

Serial Number 26010815 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4041 · November 14, 2021

Serial Number 26011332 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1114 · August 18, 2021

Serial Number 26011553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2021

Serial Number 26011144 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2020

Serial Number 26008781 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 26004304 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2019

Serial Number 26008487 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2019

Serial Number 26006334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2019

Serial Number 26008114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2019

Serial Number 26009582 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2019

Serial Number 26009582 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 26011589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 26011698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2018

Serial Number 26005283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 26010256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 26010256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 26010639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2014

Serial Number 26010369 was reported as accurate.

Amoulier 4 · February 22, 2014

Serial Number 26012597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 26010131 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2013

Serial Number 26009147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 26007624 was reported as accurate.

1953enfield 4 · June 3, 2013

Serial Number 26012277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2013

Serial Number 26009110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2012

Serial Number 26006720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 26012154 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch