Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 430 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 430

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 25563472
Grade: 430
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 6,000
Grade/Model Run: 53 of 118
Grade/Model Total Production: 837,000
Size: 6/0s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12219.430G53.S228.M89.H6642.P9298.7J5180
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,506.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
973.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.654%
Registry Population: 3 (0.05%)

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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 · January 12, 2016

Serial Number 25567716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2016

Serial Number 25567716 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 430 Pocket Watch