Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 384 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 384 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 384

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15157421
Grade: 384
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 102
Grade/Model Total Production: 177,900
Variant Est. Production: 176,900 (12S-M3-17J-ONP)
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7018.384G3.12S642.123M286.O2452.P4461.17J877
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
535.61
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
206.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.352%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.14% Analyzing 662 Sales

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 520 · March 26, 2024

Serial Number 15157799 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 112 · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 15157747 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is single roller. Later watches were
likely double roller.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The 1914 "Elgin Watches" catalog describes the grade as featuring a "double-roller escapement." However, material catalogs conflict with this description, indicating the grade was fitted with a single roller throughout production. I have removed the "double roller" property on this grade until further research can be completed.

v3ngence 32 · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 15157421 was reported as accurate.

v3ngence 32 · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 15157421 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 15157201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2016

Serial Number 15157972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2014

Serial Number 15157972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2014

Serial Number 15157972 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 384 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 384 Pocket Watch