Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 293 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 293

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 41287607 Question Mark
Grade: 293 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1943 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 14,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 258 of 258 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 718,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14982.293G258.16S3805.167M1564.O6868.P11837.7J6358 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,161.74 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
835.31 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.419% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.11%) Question Mark
Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 291 (16s, 7j, Nickel). However, several reports indicate some of all of this run features gilt plates instead of nickel (Grade 293).

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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 · April 7, 2024

Serial Number 41291967 was reported as accurate.

Tinacurry85 1 · March 10, 2022

Serial Number 41292217 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1156 · November 8, 2021

Serial Number 41285933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2021

Serial Number 41280706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 41285671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 41286708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 41286708 was reported as accurate.

petersas 17 · November 25, 2019

Serial Number 41292524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2019

Serial Number 41292233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2019

Serial Number 41284532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2018

Serial Number 41285944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2018

Serial Number 41289697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 41289697 was reported as accurate.

kh125mick 39 · August 29, 2017

Serial Number 41293146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2017

Serial Number 41292978 was reported as accurate.

mickritchie 25 · August 9, 2017

Serial Number 41293146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2017

Serial Number 41293509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2017

Serial Number 41289367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2017

Serial Number 41287519 was reported as accurate.

tooly111 5 · December 26, 2016

Serial Number 41293799 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pretty sure this should be grade 293 as 293 is the
gilded version and 291 is the nickel version.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 291 to 293

Anonymous · June 19, 2016

Serial Number 41290280 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 291 to 293

Tighthead 2 · February 18, 2016

Serial Number 41293799 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 291 to 293

wellfit99 5 · December 18, 2015

Serial Number 41280735 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Database says Nickel finish mine is gilt finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 291 to 293
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Tighthead 2 · September 15, 2015

Serial Number 41293799 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 291 to 293
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

rikfran 2 · July 18, 2015

Serial Number 41291287 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 291 to 293
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 15, 2015

Serial Number 41291287 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 291 to 293
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 41290183 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 291 to 293
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 41286526 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 291 to 293
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · August 15, 2012

Serial Number 41281134 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 291 to 293
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · June 29, 2012

Serial Number 41288524 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 291 to 293
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Elgin Grade 293 Pocket Watch