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: 31741953 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1929 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 337 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: 13667.291G337.16S3512.167M1398.O6397.P10662.7J5884 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.624 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
13 (0.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.29% Analyzing 2,890 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 5348 · July 24, 2021

Serial Number 31739561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 31739262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2021

Serial Number 31739262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2020

Serial Number 31741452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2019

Serial Number 31740615 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2019

Serial Number 31740107 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 472 · November 26, 2017

Serial Number 31740920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 31740509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2014

Serial Number 31739032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2013

Serial Number 31741557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2013

Serial Number 31741654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2012

Serial Number 31741331 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch