Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: January 13, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 291
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 40493739 | |
| Grade: | 291 | |
| Model: | 7 | |
| Class: | 110 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1942 | |
| Run Quantity: | 4,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 418 of 424 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,487,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 25,000 (16S-M7-7J-OGP) | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| 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: | 14937.291G418.16S3775.167M1559.O6859.P11795.7J6345 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.555 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 4,479.05 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1,730.02 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2.939% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 2 (0.05%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 291
Target Profile: 16S-M7-7J-OGP-U
| Elgin Grade 291 (All Variations): 1,487,000 ETP | |
| 16S: 1,487,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 291 |
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| 16S-M7: 1,487,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 291, Model 7 |
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| 16S-M7-7J: 1,487,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 291, Model 7, 7 Jewels |
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| 16S-M7-7J-OGP: 25,000 1.68% 16s, Grade 291, Model 7, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt |
Other: 1,462,000
Other Configs or Unclassified |
| 16S-M7-7J-OGP-U: 25,000 1.68% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 2 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · July 12, 2021
Serial Number 40491213 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 24, 2021
Serial Number 40490144 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 23, 2021
Serial Number 40493058 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 3, 2021
Serial Number 40493058 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 16, 2020
Serial Number 40491322 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 15, 2020
Serial Number 40491322 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 4, 2019
Serial Number 40491633 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 7, 2015
Serial Number 40492381 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 1, 2014
Serial Number 40491340 was reported as accurate.
schada58 3 · February 4, 2014
Serial Number 40493739 was reported as inaccurate.
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Anonymous · June 21, 2013
Serial Number 40493818 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 18, 2012
Serial Number 40491544 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 24, 2012
Serial Number 40492434 was reported as accurate.
