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: 25225578
Grade: 303
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 16,000
Grade/Model Run: 245 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: 12120.303G245.12S1950.123M969.O5379.P9200.7J5136
Database Version: v52.204
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: 52 (0.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.74% Analyzing 4,442 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4689 · December 13, 2023

Serial Number 25217243 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3957 · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 25218020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2022

Serial Number 25218939 was reported as accurate.

Junker21 1 · August 21, 2021

Serial Number 25222610 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Presentation date engraved in case is 1917. Case
is engraved Elgin / Wedding Gift / " From the
Boys" / Set. 1917 . Case is warranted 20 years
3309984.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 5, 2021

Serial Number 25224235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2020

Serial Number 25221300 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3957 · September 21, 2020

Serial Number 25211103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2020

Serial Number 25219763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 25219763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2019

Serial Number 25226870 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 12, 2019

Serial Number 25215395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 25223620 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 469 · November 26, 2017

Serial Number 25221826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2017

Serial Number 25225527 was reported as accurate.

jorgeikd 4 · March 13, 2017

Serial Number 25215298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2017

Serial Number 25216370 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 25212134 was reported as accurate.

gbeard 47 · October 7, 2016

Serial Number 25214788 was reported as accurate.

xraybuyer 14 · May 16, 2015

Serial Number 25212955 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 30, 2015

Serial Number 25213536 was reported as accurate.

harrington 99 · March 29, 2015

Serial Number 25213536 was reported as accurate.

pwcanada Supporter 107 · March 27, 2015

Serial Number 25213536 was reported as accurate.

orotreasures 13 · February 2, 2015

Serial Number 25218444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 25221419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 25222003 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2013

Serial Number 25217850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 25215713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 25213705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 25213705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2012

Serial Number 25224942 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2012

Serial Number 25224942 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch