Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 317 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 317

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15182314
Grade: 317
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 53 of 188
Grade/Model Total Production: 261,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Case: Various
Run ID: 7037.317G53.18S2974.185M1150.O2467.P4474.15J2032
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.297
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
787.32
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
304.19
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.517%
Registry Population: 13 (0.43%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.85% Analyzing 798 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.


hyaduckh 31 · January 5, 2024

Serial Number 15183699 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything is correct except mine is Gold (Gilt)
Flashed.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 25, 2019

Serial Number 15183934 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2018

Serial Number 15182314 was reported as accurate.

Jsreno07744 2 · March 4, 2018

Serial Number 15182827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2017

Serial Number 15181433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 15182998 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 15183959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2015

Serial Number 15183562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2014

Serial Number 15182446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2014

Serial Number 15182646 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 15182206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2012

Serial Number 15183167 was reported as accurate.