Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 430 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 430

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 30224028 Question Mark
Grade: 430 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 14,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 100 of 118 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 837,000 Question Mark
Size: 6/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13347.430G100.S363.M180.H6972.P10358.7J5719 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.449 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,520.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
973.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.654% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (0.01%) 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 · September 26, 2023

Serial Number 30219657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 30212751 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 30213772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 30214838 was reported as accurate.

inatime 6 · June 10, 2018

Serial Number 30218472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2016

Serial Number 30213121 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels stamped on movement

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 30224028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 30214543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 30214543 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 430 Pocket Watch