Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: April 07, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 314
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 20742791 | ![]() |
Grade: | 314 | ![]() |
Model: | 2 | ![]() |
Class: | 113 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1918 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 3,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 154 of 235 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 323,000 | ![]() |
Size: | 12s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 15j | ![]() |
Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Hunting | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 10418.314G154.12S1496.122M726.H6030.P7638.15J2999 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.633 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 978.81 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 375.74 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.638% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 16 (0.53%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 12.12% Analyzing 862 Sales | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 314
Target Profile: 12S-M2-15J-HNP-U
Elgin Grade 314 (All Variations): 323,000 ETP |
12S: 323,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 314 |
12S-M2: 323,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 314, Model 2 |
12S-M2-15J: 323,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 314, Model 2, 15 Jewels |
12S-M2-15J-HNP: 323,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 314, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel |
12S-M2-15J-HNP-U: 323,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 16 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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