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: 20985350
Grade: 315
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 158 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: 10504.315G158.12S1518.123M744.O4319.P7719.15J3028
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: 20 (0.50%)
$ 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 · January 31, 2022

Serial Number 20985043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2020

Serial Number 20986016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2020

Serial Number 20986016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2020

Serial Number 20986122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2020

Serial Number 20987741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2019

Serial Number 20985920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2019

Serial Number 20984163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2019

Serial Number 20987690 was reported as accurate.

Bullskinner 4 · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 20986748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 20986748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 20987954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 20984549 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch