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: 28516499 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 301 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: 12941.291G301.16S3308.167M1283.O5949.P9976.7J5531 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.515 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
13 (0.22%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.36% Analyzing 2,869 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 · January 21, 2024

Serial Number 28516499 was reported as accurate.

Debakes 1 · January 18, 2024

Serial Number 28515786 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · February 10, 2023

Serial Number 28519100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2021

Serial Number 28518676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2021

Serial Number 28519240 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2014

Serial Number 28515364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2014

Serial Number 28517685 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · August 24, 2013

Serial Number 28517685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 28518996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 28514307 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2012

Serial Number 28516583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2012

Serial Number 28515343 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch