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: 27823167 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 9,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 293 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: 12764.291G293.16S3251.167M1249.O5829.P9810.7J5451 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 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
26 (0.29%) 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.


cmdraven 4083 · December 27, 2023

Serial Number 27821039 was reported as accurate.

helloyou 19 · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 27823761 was reported as accurate.

Gatchy 6 · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 27818220 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 19, 2020

Serial Number 27822783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2020

Serial Number 27818212 was reported as accurate.

Swoop7 23 · March 26, 2020

Serial Number 27821927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 27820393 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4075 · February 22, 2020

Serial Number 27820507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2020

Serial Number 27820278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 27821927 was reported as accurate.

nightstalker638 44 · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 27823167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 27818807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2016

Serial Number 27818335 was reported as accurate.

Woodal1 6 · January 14, 2016

Serial Number 27820979 was reported as accurate.

Locker10 2 · April 10, 2015

Serial Number 27823992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2015

Serial Number 27823992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2015

Serial Number 27823992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 27820832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2014

Serial Number 27818976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2014

Serial Number 27823543 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch