Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 291

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 29055244
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 307 of 424
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,487,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,462,000 (16S-M7-7J-ONP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13081.291G307.16S3353.167M1309.O6042.P10109.7J5596
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4,477.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,730.02
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.939%
Registry Population: 34 (0.38%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.67% Analyzing 2,842 Sales

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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 4697 · 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 3991 · 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 3991 · 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