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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: 30835784 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: 327 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: 13484.291G327.16S3471.167M1374.O6293.P10487.7J5786 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.428 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
24 (0.34%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.50% Analyzing 2,864 Sales 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · July 9, 2024

Serial Number 30837242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2021

Serial Number 30836563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2021

Serial Number 30839351 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · February 24, 2021

Serial Number 30835201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2021

Serial Number 30835201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2021

Serial Number 30840238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2021

Serial Number 30840587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2020

Serial Number 30839769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2020

Serial Number 30837351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2019

Serial Number 30837066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2019

Serial Number 30837066 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · March 18, 2017

Serial Number 30838402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2015

Serial Number 30836087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2015

Serial Number 30834950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 30840601 was reported as accurate.

mtnzookeeper 1 · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 30838421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 30838421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2013

Serial Number 30840890 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2013

Serial Number 30840147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number 30839816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 30839329 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch