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: 15849021 Question Mark
Grade: 317 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 106 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 67 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: 7472.317G67.18S3101.185M1217.O2689.P4835.15J2159 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.506 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
15 (0.50%) 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 · February 3, 2024

Serial Number 15851653 was reported as accurate.

jesbob7 Supporter 41 · July 24, 2023

Serial Number 15849021 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2022

Serial Number 15851151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2021

Serial Number 15851151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2021

Serial Number 15850830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2021

Serial Number 15851151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2020

Serial Number 15851189 was reported as accurate.

BikerWatchGuy 15 · May 26, 2016

Serial Number 15850946 was reported as accurate.

dscottgoodrick 142 · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 15849473 was reported as accurate.

geoulri1 Supporter 58 · June 3, 2015

Serial Number 15849967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2014

Serial Number 15849919 was reported as accurate.

vfw3439 4 · July 26, 2014

Serial Number 15851327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2012

Serial Number 15851283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2012

Serial Number 15851327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2012

Serial Number 15850113 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 317 Pocket Watch