Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 290

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 31990615
Grade: 290
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1929
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 260 of 265
Grade/Model Total Production: 564,000
Variant Est. Production: 563,000 (16S-M6-7J-HNP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 13709.290G260.16S3516.166M1281.H7107.P10705.7J5915
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.333
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,698.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
656.14
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.115%
Registry Population: 2 (0.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.57% Analyzing 1,186 Sales

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Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch