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: 30381682
Grade: 291
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1928
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 323 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: 13382.291G323.16S3444.167M1360.O6231.P10392.7J5738
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: 19 (0.27%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · October 19, 2023

Serial Number 30381189 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2023

Serial Number 30385626 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · May 27, 2023

Serial Number 30383259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2023

Serial Number 30379354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2021

Serial Number 30382444 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 30383033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2018

Serial Number 30385785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2018

Serial Number 30383514 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2017

Serial Number 30379689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2016

Serial Number 30383457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2014

Serial Number 30384681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2013

Serial Number 30381567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2012

Serial Number 30381279 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels with three-finger bridge

Anonymous · July 12, 2012

Serial Number 30384656 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch