Pocket Watch Database


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: 24327857 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 11,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 249 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: 11794.291G249.16S2992.167M1115.O5161.P8892.7J4986 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.433 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
36 (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.


Rcardkidz 4054 · May 16, 2024

Serial Number 24321943 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · May 11, 2024

Serial Number 24323859 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · July 11, 2023

Serial Number 24328847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2023

Serial Number 24321931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2022

Serial Number 24320918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2021

Serial Number 24326610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 24326610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2021

Serial Number 24326610 was reported as accurate.

Jakkers7 1 · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 24319764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2021

Serial Number 24319764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2020

Serial Number 24321834 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1122 · August 17, 2020

Serial Number 24319124 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4045 · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 24322254 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2018

Serial Number 24327150 was reported as accurate.

DaveReid 52 · January 9, 2017

Serial Number 24319124 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2014

Serial Number 24320813 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 24323082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 24328875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2012

Serial Number 24329460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2012

Serial Number 24321000 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch