Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 430 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 430

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 30224028
Grade: 430
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1928
Run Quantity: 14,000
Grade/Model Run: 100 of 118
Grade/Model Total Production: 837,000
Size: 6/0s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13346.430G100.S363.M180.H6971.P10358.7J5719
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,506.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
973.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.654%
Registry Population: 1 (0.01%)

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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 4691 · September 26, 2023

Serial Number 30219657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 30212751 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · 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