Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 315

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 18288054
Grade: 315
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 107 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
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9148.315G107.12S1169.123M541.O3528.P6422.15J2637
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,095.60
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
2.044%
Registry Population: 2 (0.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.45% Analyzing 3,223 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 · March 2, 2017

Serial Number 18288638 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12s, 15 jewels, nickel 3/4 plate, open face
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 316 to 315
Size changed from 18 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

volksbar187 43 · September 23, 2013

Serial Number 18288054 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size 12 Grade 315, EPY 1915, 15 Jewel open face,
nickel 3/4 plate, pendant wind and set, adjusted
no.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 316 to 315
Size changed from 18 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

Anonymous · May 10, 2013

Serial Number 18288215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is open face, double roller, and size 16
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 316 to 315
Size changed from 18 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

Anonymous · August 4, 2012

Serial Number 18288225 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It looks like a S12 movement, serial number =
18288225. Here is the link to see it on e-Bay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1915-Elgin-Nation
al-Watch-Co-15-Jewel-Pocket-Watch-Movement-/221083
835319?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item33799f9bb7
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 316 to 315
Size changed from 18 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Full to 3/4
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch