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: 34198356
Grade: 290
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1933
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 265 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: 14010.290G265.16S3591.166M1286.H7196.P10970.7J6045
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.391
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:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.18%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.19% Analyzing 1,196 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 · March 27, 2024

Serial Number 34199386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2020

Serial Number 34201433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2020

Serial Number 34198219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2020

Serial Number 34198384 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 34198054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2016

Serial Number 34201800 was reported as accurate.

RJRapira 1 · April 2, 2016

Serial Number 34201222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2013

Serial Number 34201680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 34201610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2012

Serial Number 34198883 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 290 Pocket Watch