Pocket Watch Database
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/17970117/movement
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 | ![]() |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 5 watches in the population registry for this run.
|
Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:
Does this information describe your movement accurately?
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.
texnet 684 · August 16, 2019
Serial Number 17970117 was reported as accurate.
allamerican 48 · October 31, 2014
Serial Number 17970276 was reported as accurate.
allamerican 48 · October 24, 2014
Serial Number 17970275 was reported as inaccurate.


-
uploaded by Reaganlee
-
uploaded by Rick131
-
uploaded by Reitnauer
-
uploaded by dsteffens00
-
uploaded by Iphasmere
-
uploaded by dsteffens00
-
uploaded by dfurtado
-
uploaded by dfurtado
-
uploaded by SteveO1
-
uploaded by Blicquer