Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 317 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 317

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12457535 Question Mark
Grade: 317 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 106 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1906 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 188 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 261,500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley 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: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5485.317G8.18S2507.185M908.O1744.P3175.15J1608 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
787.32 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
304.19 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.517% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (0.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.00% Analyzing 811 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 24, 2022

Serial Number 12455867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2022

Serial Number 12455867 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · May 1, 2021

Serial Number 12457539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2020

Serial Number 12457128 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2019

Serial Number 12457200 was reported as accurate.

timekeeper48 Supporter 88 · October 23, 2015

Serial Number 12456208 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 12455251 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 12455251 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 12455251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 12457740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 12456993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 12456993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 12457920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 12457920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 12455143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2013

Serial Number 12455499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2012

Serial Number 12455587 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 317 Pocket Watch