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: 29822244
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 317 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: 13265.291G317.16S3413.167M1342.O6159.P10280.7J5682
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: 21 (0.26%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.48% Analyzing 2,838 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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · September 18, 2021

Serial Number 29821646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2020

Serial Number 29816880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 29823032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2019

Serial Number 29820929 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 29822244 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · February 20, 2018

Serial Number 29816136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2017

Serial Number 29816366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2017

Serial Number 29820638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2017

Serial Number 29818176 was reported as accurate.

Msw233 Supporter 89 · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 29818915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2015

Serial Number 29820648 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2015

Serial Number 29820648 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2014

Serial Number 29819823 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch