Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 303

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 20973053
Grade: 303
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 192 of 371
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,215,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10500.303G192.12S1516.123M743.O4317.P7715.7J4401
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6,631.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,577.02
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.378%
Registry Population: 13 (0.19%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.13% Analyzing 4,444 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.


Joef21 162 · July 1, 2020

Serial Number 20975805 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 20978090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2018

Serial Number 20972134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2018

Serial Number 20976392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2018

Serial Number 20976392 was reported as accurate.

tkcervantes 2 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 20975687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2017

Serial Number 20973166 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 20972257 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 20975805 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch