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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: 23578191 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 240 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: 11510.291G240.16S2898.167M1079.O4970.P8635.7J4858 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.431 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
33 (0.33%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.50% Analyzing 2,864 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.


Anonymous · August 5, 2023

Serial Number 23582411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2022

Serial Number 23578472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2022

Serial Number 23578407 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · July 24, 2021

Serial Number 23584412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2021

Serial Number 23582888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2021

Serial Number 23578116 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2020

Serial Number 23582888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2019

Serial Number 23581918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2019

Serial Number 23579409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2018

Serial Number 23578436 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2018

Serial Number 23576514 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2018

Serial Number 23584399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 23577927 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 12, 2017

Serial Number 23581091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2016

Serial Number 23577927 was reported as accurate.

sanjosetom 313 · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 23583108 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2014

Serial Number 23582451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 23578648 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 23584594 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 23579004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 23585993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2013

Serial Number 23584808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 23578294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2013

Serial Number 23584015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2012

Serial Number 23576449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2012

Serial Number 23581971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2012

Serial Number 23581971 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch