Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 23165430 (Grade 303)

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Access Date: November 27, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 303

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	23165430
Grade:	303
Model:	3
Class:	114
Estimated Production Year:	1921
Run Quantity:	12,000
Grade/Model Run:	220 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:	11355.303G220.12S1745.123M862.O4871.P8494.7J4787
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.467
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	33 (0.28%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	3.77% Analyzing 4,526 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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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 4083 · May 19, 2020

Serial Number 23172716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 23168759 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 23167160 was reported as accurate.

WilliamBatson 9 · July 2, 2018

Serial Number 23171359 was reported as accurate.

WilliamBatson 9 · June 30, 2018

Serial Number 23171359 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dial is double sunk.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Elgin Grade 303 was originally fitted with a single-sunk dial. The dial may have be changed or swapped at some point in time.