Pocket Watch Database


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: 30168234 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 321 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: 13338.291G321.16S3432.167M1353.O6204.P10349.7J5716 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.529 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
23 (0.33%) 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.


SleepyDoggieDog 43 · February 13, 2024

Serial Number 30166612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2021

Serial Number 30162299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 30162346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2020

Serial Number 30163422 was reported as accurate.

Dfrench37354 1 · September 22, 2019

Serial Number 30163020 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rcardkidz 4142 · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 30168017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 30162011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2016

Serial Number 30165624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2015

Serial Number 30166521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2015

Serial Number 30166521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 30164249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2014

Serial Number 30164758 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2013

Serial Number 30163745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 30167215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2013

Serial Number 30163664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2012

Serial Number 30163729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2012

Serial Number 30163128 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch