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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: 27627798 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 291 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: 12709.291G291.16S3235.167M1240.O5793.P9758.7J5425 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 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
21 (0.26%) 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.


Anonymous · May 5, 2021

Serial Number 27624366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 27628751 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4135 · September 6, 2019

Serial Number 27624790 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · October 18, 2017

Serial Number 27625199 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · July 19, 2016

Serial Number 27625497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 27628084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2015

Serial Number 27623773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 27626492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 27626492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 27626492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 27626492 was reported as accurate.

spclarke 27 · May 11, 2014

Serial Number 27621951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 27621951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2013

Serial Number 27621131 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2012

Serial Number 27628312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2012

Serial Number 27627135 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch