Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 316 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 316

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15782809
Grade: 316
Model: 4
Class: 105
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 51 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
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
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7430.316G51.18S3089.184M570.H4662.L2045.15J2147
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
220.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
85.46
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.145%
Registry Population: 18 (0.90%)

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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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · January 11, 2022

Serial Number 15783348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2021

Serial Number 15782168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 15783546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 15782864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2016

Serial Number 15782863 was reported as accurate.

GOLDENS 21 · April 4, 2015

Serial Number 15782809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2013

Serial Number 15783935 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 316 Pocket Watch