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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: 29049033 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: 307 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: 13082.291G307.16S3353.167M1309.O6042.P10109.7J5596 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.428 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
34 (0.38%) 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · December 11, 2023

Serial Number 29047199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2022

Serial Number 29050685 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · March 14, 2020

Serial Number 29049287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2020

Serial Number 29050685 was reported as accurate.

Lambreau 6 · June 10, 2019

Serial Number 29055244 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4041 · March 30, 2019

Serial Number 29054185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2018

Serial Number 29055753 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2018

Serial Number 29055022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2017

Serial Number 29049885 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Its 11 jewels.
Curator Response: Verified to have three screw-set hole jewels on the train bridge. However, the pallet bridge does not appear to be jeweled (images are not very clear), leading me to suspect the train bridge was swapped from a different movement. Additionally, the finish on the train bridge appears slightly brighter and the damaskeening pattern does not match the other plates. [eBay #192303277274]

Anonymous · April 2, 2017

Serial Number 29051053 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4041 · September 30, 2016

Serial Number 29054242 was reported as accurate.

kimuralye76 7 · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 29053735 was reported as accurate.

kimuralye76 7 · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 29053735 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 29053212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2014

Serial Number 29055914 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2013

Serial Number 29054113 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch