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: 29514038 Question Mark
Grade: 303 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 12,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 290 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: 13194.303G290.12S2245.123M1133.O6112.P10214.7J5649 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.640 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6,712.32 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
37 (0.31%) 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5419 · January 9, 2025

Serial Number 29520462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2022

Serial Number 29515806 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2021

Serial Number 29522306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2020

Serial Number 29511900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2020

Serial Number 29521986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 29512709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2018

Serial Number 29518005 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 'Dictator'
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 · February 1, 2018

Serial Number 29522946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2015

Serial Number 29515974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2015

Serial Number 29513802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 29515191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2013

Serial Number 29520602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2013

Serial Number 29521748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2012

Serial Number 29516163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 29513605 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch