Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 311 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 311

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 18936310
Grade: 311
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1916
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 82 of 109
Grade/Model Total Production: 171,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025
Case: Various
Run ID: 9518.311G82.12S1264.123M607.O3719.P6784.7J3939
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.407
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
514.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
198.89
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.338%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (0.33%)

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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 · June 19, 2019

Serial Number 18937419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 18936993 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 311 Pocket Watch