Pocket Watch Database
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/21489481
Access Date: February 25, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 303
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 21489481 | ![]() |
Grade: | 303 | ![]() |
Model: | 3 | ![]() |
Class: | 114 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1919 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 6,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 199 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: | 10717.303G199.12S1574.123M773.O4452.P7913.7J4492 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.614 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 6,668.87 | ![]() |
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 | 23 (0.38%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 17.31% Analyzing 4,552 Sales | ![]() |
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% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 23 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5341 · December 20, 2021
Serial Number 21487151 was reported as accurate.
nicnic Supporter 412 · April 25, 2018
Serial Number 21489481 was reported as accurate.
krok44 22 · November 26, 2016
Serial Number 21488354 was reported as accurate.
VH1943 176 · May 29, 2016
Serial Number 21484116 was reported as accurate.
VH1943 176 · May 29, 2016
Serial Number 21484116 was reported as accurate.

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