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: 28853752 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 9,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 306 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: 13034.291G306.16S3338.167M1301.O6011.P10065.7J5578 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
28 (0.31%) 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.


cjbrem Supporter 959 · July 21, 2024

Serial Number 28852716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2020

Serial Number 28853634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 28853943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2020

Serial Number 28845382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2019

Serial Number 28852966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2019

Serial Number 28851602 was reported as accurate.

sem1949 66 · October 8, 2018

Serial Number 28848320 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 28851055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2014

Serial Number 28845249 was reported as accurate.

Draxiumwulf 6 · June 6, 2014

Serial Number 28852555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2013

Serial Number 28852605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 28853967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2012

Serial Number 28847545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2012

Serial Number 28849511 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch