Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 18305821 (Grade 315)

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Access Date: May 01, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 315

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	18305821
Grade:	315
Model:	3
Class:	114
Estimated Production Year:	1915
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	108 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:	9161.315G108.12S1170.123M542.O3535.P6434.15J2642
Database Version:	v52.246
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:	5 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	0% Analyzing 3,233 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 315

Target Profile: 12S-M3-15J-ONP-U

Elgin Grade 315 (All Variations): 1,033,900 ETP

12S: 1,033,900 100.00%
12s, Grade 315

12S-M3: 1,033,900 100.00%
12s, Grade 315, Model 3

12S-M3-15J: 1,033,900 100.00%
12s, Grade 315, Model 3, 15 Jewels

12S-M3-15J-ONP: 1,033,900 100.00%
12s, Grade 315, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

12S-M3-15J-ONP-U: 1,033,900 100.00%

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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 · April 20, 2017

Serial Number 18305735 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size 12, Grade 315, 15j, open face, circa 1914

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 · September 11, 2013

Serial Number 18305365 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size 12, grade 315, 1915, 15 jewel, open face,
stem set, 3/4 plate