Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 312 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 312 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 312

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 17686294
Grade: 312
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 130 of 233
Grade/Model Total Production: 366,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 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: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8735.312G130.16S2097.166M818.H5325.P6018.15J2534
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,101.94
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
425.77
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.723%
Registry Population: 12 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.21% Analyzing 1,024 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.


Anonymous · February 24, 2019

Serial Number 17686985 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 470 · November 11, 2017

Serial Number 17685578 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not hunting configuration, rather Openface for
this watch.
movement is pendent set with stem at 12
o'clock. Hunting would require stem at 3 Oclock.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · January 2, 2017

Serial Number 17686773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2014

Serial Number 17684420 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · August 7, 2014

Serial Number 17685023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2014

Serial Number 17684622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 17684499 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 312 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 312 Pocket Watch