Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: March 27, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 303
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 27026924 | ![]() |
Grade: | 303 | ![]() |
Model: | 3 | ![]() |
Class: | 114 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1925 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 22,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 266 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 | ![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 12554.303G266.12S2076.123M1037.O5688.P9611.7J5354 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.624 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 6,668.87 | ![]() |
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: Scoped for This Run Only | 64 (0.29%) | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 303
Target Profile: 12S-M3-7J-ONP-U
Elgin Grade 303 (All Variations): 2,215,000 ETP |
12S: 2,215,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 303 |
12S-M3: 2,215,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 303, Model 3 |
12S-M3-7J: 2,215,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 303, Model 3, 7 Jewels |
12S-M3-7J-ONP: 2,215,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 303, Model 3, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
12S-M3-7J-ONP-U: 2,215,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 64 watches in the population registry for this run with 6 images.
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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 5348 · January 16, 2025
Serial Number 27041751 was reported as accurate.

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