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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: 27938171 Question Mark
Grade: 303 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 16,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 275 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: 12795.303G275.12S2136.123M1073.O5850.P9839.7J5466 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 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
47 (0.29%) 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.


Rcardkidz 4135 · September 20, 2024

Serial Number 27934056 was reported as accurate.

medhamred Supporter 145 · March 3, 2024

Serial Number 27930146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2022

Serial Number 27938563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2021

Serial Number 27929921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2020

Serial Number 27930709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 27935781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2020

Serial Number 27943970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2019

Serial Number 27936836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2019

Serial Number 27930002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2019

Serial Number 27929680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2019

Serial Number 27936531 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 1, 2019

Serial Number 27941899 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 27941899 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · November 23, 2018

Serial Number 27934061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2018

Serial Number 27935035 was reported as accurate.

Radron 109 · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 27929560 was reported as accurate.

Radron 109 · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 27929560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2018

Serial Number 27930272 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 27929067 was reported as accurate.

yancypup 4 · December 31, 2017

Serial Number 27942569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2017

Serial Number 27942561 was reported as accurate.

IsochronicFrost 46 · April 16, 2016

Serial Number 27940738 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · April 21, 2015

Serial Number 27929697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 27943977 was reported as accurate.

Pete37997 2 · August 22, 2014

Serial Number 27943157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2014

Serial Number 27931651 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 27935941 was reported as accurate.

tsapala 97 · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 27933378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2013

Serial Number 27942792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 27932028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 27930223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 27936089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 27930223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2012

Serial Number 27941275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2012

Serial Number 27941275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2012

Serial Number 27941781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2012

Serial Number 27937540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2012

Serial Number 27943896 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2012

Serial Number 27938105 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch