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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: 29286960
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 310 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: 13140.291G310.16S3372.167M1319.O6079.P10164.7J5623
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4,452.23
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: 25 (0.28%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.48% Analyzing 2,838 Sales
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 379 · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 29286960 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · 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