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: 15786631 Question Mark
Grade: 317 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 106 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 66 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: 7432.317G66.18S3091.185M1211.O2670.P4800.15J2148 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 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
23 (0.58%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.00% Analyzing 809 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.


medhamred Supporter 137 · July 1, 2024

Serial Number 15784412 was reported as accurate.

Lanceless Supporter 1 · February 1, 2024

Serial Number 15785524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2021

Serial Number 15784716 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I'm states 17j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · July 29, 2021

Serial Number 15787591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2020

Serial Number 15784515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2020

Serial Number 15784515 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 267 · July 20, 2020

Serial Number 15787092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 15787830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2016

Serial Number 15786678 was reported as accurate.

ken506marlin 85 · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 15787685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 15786511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 15786668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2013

Serial Number 15784076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 15787919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 15787919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2012

Serial Number 15786962 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 317 Pocket Watch