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: 20013001
Grade: 315
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 143 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: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10082.315G143.12S1412.123M683.O4057.P7330.15J2908
Database Version: v52.221
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: 13 (0.43%)
$ 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 · December 24, 2020

Serial Number 20013776 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 18, 2020

Serial Number 20015560 was reported as accurate.

Ken1982 120 · July 1, 2019

Serial Number 20015915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2017

Serial Number 20014584 was reported as accurate.

thinkpink4733 13 · November 18, 2014

Serial Number 20013001 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2013

Serial Number 20015054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 20013488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2012

Serial Number 20015263 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch