Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 20438512 (Grade 303)

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Access Date: January 24, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 303

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	20438512
Grade:	303
Model:	3
Class:	114
Estimated Production Year:	1918
Run Quantity:	7,000
Grade/Model Run:	184 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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	10294.303G184.12S1463.123M712.O4185.P7520.7J4305
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.574
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	6,671.88
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: Scoped for This Run Only	19 (0.27%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	11.54% Analyzing 4,538 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 303

Target Profile: 12S-M3-7J-ONP-U

Elgin Grade 303 (All Variations): 2,215,000 ETP

12S: 2,215,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 303

12S-M3: 2,215,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 303, Model 3

12S-M3-7J: 2,215,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 303, Model 3, 7 Jewels

12S-M3-7J-ONP: 2,215,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 303, Model 3, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

12S-M3-7J-ONP-U: 2,215,000 100.00%

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