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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 303

Production Inconsistent with Factory Serial Lists. See Research Notes. (Please Upload Images)

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 25455850 Question Mark
Grade: 303 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 18,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 248 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: 12196.303G248.12S1972.123M981.O5428.P9274.7J5169 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 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
54 (0.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.46% Analyzing 4,536 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 303 (12-Size Model 3 with 7 Jewels). However, multiple reports near the end of the designated serial block indicate later movements in the run are not Grade 303 and instead feature 15 Jewels. Most reports have occured after serial number 25,469,001 within this run. Considering the subsequent run is comprised of Grade 315 movements (12-Size Model 3 with 15 Jewels), it is reasonable to conclude the run of Grade 315 begins at 25,469,001 rather than 25,470,001 as indicated in factory serial lists.

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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.


Anonymous · November 19, 2023

Serial Number 25453537 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2022

Serial Number 25468189 was reported as accurate.

LuftTigger Supporter 18 · September 7, 2022

Serial Number 25456798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2022

Serial Number 25455425 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2022

Serial Number 25455771 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 1, 2021

Serial Number 25464912 was reported as accurate.

FCBill 1 · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 25469025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: elgin 25469025 looks to be grade 313 15 jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · September 8, 2020

Serial Number 25464938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2020

Serial Number 25463417 was reported as accurate.

THEWIZARD 2 · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 25455090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2019

Serial Number 25469025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is 15 Jewel and possibly 312 movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

THEWIZARD 2 · November 5, 2019

Serial Number 25455090 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4135 · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 25452861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 25458534 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 25464497 was reported as accurate.

micha17 11 · January 18, 2019

Serial Number 25458377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2019

Serial Number 25468033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2019

Serial Number 25463622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2018

Serial Number 25461772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2018

Serial Number 25459555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 25469036 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Elgin serial number 25469036 is a 15 jewel not 7
jewel. Serial number and jewel numbers on same
plate and unaltered.
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 · May 3, 2018

Serial Number 25456173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2017

Serial Number 25460097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 25466182 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 25463915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2015

Serial Number 25469808 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Should be 15 Jewels Serial No. 25469808

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 25469165 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 Jewel. Believe it to be manufactured ~1922

cmdraven 4083 · April 26, 2014

Serial Number 25453713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2014

Serial Number 25453066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2014

Serial Number 25464580 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 25454509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2013

Serial Number 25469222 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15j

Anonymous · March 6, 2013

Serial Number 25469185 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 4, 2013

Serial Number 25463828 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2012

Serial Number 25458688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 25457178 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch