Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 301 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 301 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 301

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 21111327
Grade: 301
Model: 2
Class: 113
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 193 of 273
Grade/Model Total Production: 455,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 10565.301G193.12S1532.122M741.H6080.P7772.7J4424
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,362.31
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
529.32
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.899%
Registry Population: 11 (0.37%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.30% Analyzing 827 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.


Anonymous · March 11, 2023

Serial Number 21113071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2021

Serial Number 21111327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 21111043 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a 15j version
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Elgin Grade 301 was exclusively manufacutred as a 7-Jewel movement throughout production. Feel free to post images of your watch for further evaluation and documentation.

wndswept 202 · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 21113770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2017

Serial Number 21111256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2013

Serial Number 21111412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2013

Serial Number 21112481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2013

Serial Number 21113326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 21111368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2012

Serial Number 21113998 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 301 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 301 Pocket Watch