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: 22678459 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1920 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 180 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: 11167.315G180.12S1696.123M837.O4747.P8325.15J3207 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
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
2.040% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (0.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.93% Analyzing 3,280 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.


tctimepieces Supporter 112 · March 4, 2024

Serial Number 22677705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2023

Serial Number 22677719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 22677086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 22677219 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe my watch has only seven jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · July 29, 2018

Serial Number 22678850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2018

Serial Number 22677257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2016

Serial Number 22676422 was reported as accurate.

peterm 1 · December 27, 2015

Serial Number 22678968 was reported as accurate.

peterm 1 · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 22678968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2014

Serial Number 22676678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 22678094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 22678094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number 22676422 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch