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: 27517266
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 290 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: 12680.291G290.16S3228.167M1236.O5776.P9731.7J5413
Database Version: v52.221
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: 23 (0.26%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · March 15, 2021

Serial Number 27522062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 27518160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 27522636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2019

Serial Number 27519691 was reported as accurate.

modelscarplains 39 · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 27523243 was reported as accurate.

Wbridg10 111 · January 2, 2019

Serial Number 27522831 was reported as accurate.

GUILLERMO 52 · March 16, 2018

Serial Number 27522788 was reported as accurate.

Bleessb 32 · May 20, 2017

Serial Number 27519093 was reported as accurate.

GUILLERMO 52 · July 19, 2016

Serial Number 27522788 was reported as accurate.

GUILLERMO 52 · June 29, 2016

Serial Number 27522788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2016

Serial Number 27524465 was reported as accurate.

tictocdoc 47 · April 5, 2016

Serial Number 27524252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2013

Serial Number 27525874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 27522703 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2012

Serial Number 27522703 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2012

Serial Number 27524166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2012

Serial Number 27519171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2012

Serial Number 27525684 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch