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: 23170086
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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11354.303G220.12S1745.123M862.O4871.P8494.7J4787
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: 33 (0.28%)
$ 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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · 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.

WilliamBatson 9 · June 30, 2018

Serial Number 23171359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 23162201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2017

Serial Number 23170843 was reported as accurate.

jdillon 4 · April 1, 2015

Serial Number 23165255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2014

Serial Number 23162154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2013

Serial Number 23168685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2012

Serial Number 23170398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2012

Serial Number 23165425 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2012

Serial Number 23165425 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch