Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 303

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 23430617 Question Mark
Grade: 303 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 15,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 223 of 371 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,215,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11449.303G223.12S1772.123M875.O4932.P8580.7J4830 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6,668.87 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,577.02 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.378% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
50 (0.33%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.46% Analyzing 4,536 Sales Question Mark

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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.


Reaganlee 53 · May 9, 2021

Serial Number 23417830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2020

Serial Number 23429042 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2020

Serial Number 23421583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2020

Serial Number 23428868 was reported as accurate.

otter46 Supporter 26 · September 10, 2019

Serial Number 23424790 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 23416562 was reported as accurate.

otter46 Supporter 26 · August 8, 2019

Serial Number 23424790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2019

Serial Number 23421759 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2019

Serial Number 23416029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2018

Serial Number 23424704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2018

Serial Number 23416921 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 23419124 was reported as accurate.

082962 6 · September 13, 2017

Serial Number 23430617 was reported as accurate.

Ann1379 27 · August 10, 2017

Serial Number 23424901 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the one I have is 15j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · June 4, 2017

Serial Number 23430617 was reported as accurate.

pdjlrs1895 1 · March 7, 2017

Serial Number 23422568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 23425781 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · May 30, 2016

Serial Number 23429982 was reported as accurate.

msulick 15 · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 23424554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2015

Serial Number 23416452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 23416194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 23420573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2015

Serial Number 23429037 was reported as accurate.

mikekelly 5 · January 13, 2015

Serial Number 23428581 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 23428834 was reported as accurate.

RandysOldStuff 49 · April 5, 2014

Serial Number 23422423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 23421678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2013

Serial Number 23424808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number 23430879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 23416452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2012

Serial Number 23430879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 23416044 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch