Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 317 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 317

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 18580879
Grade: 317
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 104 of 188
Grade/Model Total Production: 261,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full 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: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9334.317G104.18S3345.185M1422.O3615.P6606.15J2695
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
782.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
304.19
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.517%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 794 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 · December 2, 2020

Serial Number 18580879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 18580520 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 317 Pocket Watch