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: 20687446
Grade: 315
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 154 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: 10398.315G154.12S1491.123M728.O4248.P7620.15J2995
Database Version: v52.219
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: 14 (0.47%)
$ 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.


Dragonphilly 1 · July 20, 2022

Serial Number 20687446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2019

Serial Number 20687713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2018

Serial Number 20689025 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 20688612 was reported as accurate.

Orange1970 2 · December 4, 2017

Serial Number 20689602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2017

Serial Number 20687219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2013

Serial Number 20689298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2013

Serial Number 20689447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 20689447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2012

Serial Number 20687537 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2012

Serial Number 20687910 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch