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: 20987449 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 158 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: 10505.315G158.12S1518.123M744.O4319.P7719.15J3028 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.467 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
20 (0.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.67% Analyzing 3,279 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 · 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