Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 17970117 (Grade 315)

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Access Date: March 15, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 315

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	17970117
Grade:	315
Model:	3
Class:	114
Estimated Production Year:	1914
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	99 of 329
Grade/Model Total Production:	1,033,900
Size:	12s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	8931.315G99.12S1114.123M510.O3418.P6208.15J2585
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.622
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	3,112.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1,202.85
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	2.043%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	5 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	19.12% Analyzing 3,304 Sales

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