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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 19938858 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1917 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 142 of 329 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,033,900 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10043.315G142.12S1401.123M680.O4034.P7291.15J2899 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,112.84 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,202.85 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.043% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.92% Analyzing 3,272 Sales Question Mark

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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 · October 21, 2022

Serial Number 19939697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 19939991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2016

Serial Number 19938858 was reported as accurate.

wjdoyle 5 · April 29, 2015

Serial Number 19940122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2014

Serial Number 19938118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 19939101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2013

Serial Number 19938141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2012

Serial Number 19938978 was reported as accurate.