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: 29838803 Question Mark
Grade: 303 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 16,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 293 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: 13269.303G293.12S2263.123M1142.O6160.P10283.7J5685 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 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
42 (0.26%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.77% Analyzing 4,526 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 8, 2023

Serial Number 29833172 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4075 · June 26, 2022

Serial Number 29827629 was reported as accurate.

rbivgq1734 35 · May 5, 2021

Serial Number 29838803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2020

Serial Number 29842906 was reported as accurate.

rbivgq1734 35 · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 29838803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2020

Serial Number 29838857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 29832455 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2019

Serial Number 29830579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2019

Serial Number 29831203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2018

Serial Number 29831584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2018

Serial Number 29827666 was reported as accurate.

Teezys 180 · February 27, 2017

Serial Number 29837670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2016

Serial Number 29832975 was reported as accurate.

ethnfreeman 8 · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 29828210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 29842878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2015

Serial Number 29842914 was reported as accurate.

kbarnes81 54 · November 7, 2014

Serial Number 29841977 was reported as accurate.

bschmitt 1 · October 22, 2014

Serial Number 29830976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2014

Serial Number 29841314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2014

Serial Number 29830220 was reported as accurate.

kleighton 9 · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 29833543 was reported as accurate.

banjoman736 2 · December 1, 2013

Serial Number 29829033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2013

Serial Number 29829678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2013

Serial Number 29829678 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · October 18, 2013

Serial Number 29837143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 29830474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2012

Serial Number 29833532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2012

Serial Number 29830325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2012

Serial Number 29835995 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch