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: 30500483 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: 299 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: 13407.303G299.12S2297.123M1160.O6245.P10415.7J5752 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.457 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
35 (0.25%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.77% Analyzing 4,523 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 · May 31, 2022

Serial Number 30495894 was reported as accurate.

rms4508 3 · August 19, 2020

Serial Number 30507405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2020

Serial Number 30505743 was reported as accurate.

gdpnmp74 37 · January 4, 2020

Serial Number 30498170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2019

Serial Number 30507283 was reported as accurate.

Dustball Supporter 8 · June 10, 2019

Serial Number 30500483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2019

Serial Number 30500209 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · July 31, 2018

Serial Number 30497211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2018

Serial Number 30504810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2017

Serial Number 30504198 was reported as accurate.

mhforumlink 5 · December 17, 2017

Serial Number 30496669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2017

Serial Number 30499378 was reported as accurate.

TickTalk 3 · December 10, 2016

Serial Number 30508511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2016

Serial Number 30508511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2015

Serial Number 30504496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2014

Serial Number 30500878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2014

Serial Number 30498260 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 2, 2014

Serial Number 30500763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2013

Serial Number 30500680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 30503348 was reported as accurate.

Bookasan 3 · August 9, 2013

Serial Number 30506054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2013

Serial Number 30500238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2013

Serial Number 30502001 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2013

Serial Number 30500680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2013

Serial Number 30500680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2013

Serial Number 30507457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2012

Serial Number 30499985 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2012

Serial Number 30507457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2012

Serial Number 30508236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2012

Serial Number 30508457 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch