Pocket Watch Database


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: 28498500 Question Mark
Grade: 303 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 16,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 280 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: 12936.303G280.12S2176.123M1096.O5945.P9971.7J5526 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.508 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
44 (0.28%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.62% Analyzing 4,529 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.


Anonymous · November 19, 2023

Serial Number 28503926 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · October 7, 2023

Serial Number 28494591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2021

Serial Number 28506099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2021

Serial Number 28505862 was reported as accurate.

Beezqueen 45 · June 29, 2021

Serial Number 28496439 was reported as accurate.

Beezqueen 45 · June 29, 2021

Serial Number 28496439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2020

Serial Number 28503701 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 28504678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 28495370 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 28496866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 28504599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2019

Serial Number 28501221 was reported as accurate.

jewlrclks 2 · September 14, 2019

Serial Number 28495379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 28500904 was reported as accurate.

WatchMe22 1 · October 13, 2018

Serial Number 28498458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 28508822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2017

Serial Number 28495949 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2017

Serial Number 28503321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2017

Serial Number 28503889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2016

Serial Number 28500844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2015

Serial Number 28503830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 28502587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2015

Serial Number 28503632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2015

Serial Number 28497844 was reported as accurate.

allamerican 48 · October 31, 2014

Serial Number 28508224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2013

Serial Number 28504589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 28497306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 28499221 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 28498500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 28499357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2012

Serial Number 28500915 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch