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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: 29280930 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 9,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 310 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: 13141.291G310.16S3372.167M1319.O6079.P10164.7J5623 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.470 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
25 (0.28%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.50% Analyzing 2,864 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #29284242: Verified with features consistent with Grade 315 (12s, Model 3, 15 Jewels) instead of Grade 291, as indicated in factory serial lists.

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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 · April 24, 2023

Serial Number 29278369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2022

Serial Number 29283347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2022

Serial Number 29284242 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 29284242 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is marked 15 jewels; the plating does
not resemble any of your photos; the movement has
an enhanced Moseley regulator. This is actually a
grade 315 with a grade 291 serial number.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

okiejohn 387 · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 29286960 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4083 · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 29280899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2019

Serial Number 29285869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 29283105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 29286496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2019

Serial Number 29279953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2018

Serial Number 29285258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2018

Serial Number 29281832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2017

Serial Number 29279569 was reported as accurate.

mncorrado001 83 · January 5, 2017

Serial Number 29284953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2016

Serial Number 29282109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2016

Serial Number 29282109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2016

Serial Number 29284842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2014

Serial Number 29282606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2013

Serial Number 29282915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2013

Serial Number 29282915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2013

Serial Number 29284137 was reported as accurate.

lddnyp 37 · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 29283140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2013

Serial Number 29283140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2013

Serial Number 29283140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2012

Serial Number 29282336 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch