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: 30178499 Question Mark
Grade: 303 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 14,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 296 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: 13340.303G296.12S2281.123M1151.O6205.P10351.7J5718 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.518 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
41 (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.


Anonymous · January 15, 2021

Serial Number 30182634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2020

Serial Number 30175018 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins 296 · August 8, 2020

Serial Number 30184699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 30179686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 30172854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2018

Serial Number 30175757 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2017

Serial Number 30175185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2017

Serial Number 30184996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2017

Serial Number 30184990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2017

Serial Number 30177174 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2017

Serial Number 30171232 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2017

Serial Number 30171232 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2016

Serial Number 30176838 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 30182525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2016

Serial Number 30172854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2016

Serial Number 30184117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2015

Serial Number 30182319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2015

Serial Number 30181720 was reported as accurate.

nv1109eh 1 · December 7, 2014

Serial Number 30180997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2014

Serial Number 30172268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2013

Serial Number 30172567 was reported as accurate.

worldofantiques 199 · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 30177729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2013

Serial Number 30175818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 30179379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 30181408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 30184671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number 30175552 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch