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: 31330353 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 332 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: 13585.291G332.16S3497.167M1389.O6355.P10581.7J5834 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.536 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
21 (0.35%) 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.


Anonymous · February 26, 2024

Serial Number 31331250 was reported as accurate.

donw958 16 · October 26, 2020

Serial Number 31332929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2020

Serial Number 31332561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2020

Serial Number 31331749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2019

Serial Number 31334653 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 31333000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2018

Serial Number 31330382 was reported as accurate.

bwcrtime 191 · November 27, 2017

Serial Number 31334221 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2017

Serial Number 31333186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 31333671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2013

Serial Number 31334759 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2013

Serial Number 31333527 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2013

Serial Number 31331923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 31331923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2012

Serial Number 31331361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2012

Serial Number 31331361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 31331361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2012

Serial Number 31331361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2012

Serial Number 31334498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2012

Serial Number 31335520 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch