Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 312 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 312 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 312

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 23689886
Grade: 312
Model: 6
Class: 109
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 201 of 233
Grade/Model Total Production: 366,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
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: 11547.312G201.16S2910.166M1119.H6420.P8670.15J3296
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,095.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
425.77
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.723%
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.02% Analyzing 1,023 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.


Reaganlee 53 · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 23689342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 23689612 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels and the movement is OF and different
movement style.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 23689561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 23689903 was reported as accurate.

davidrob 1 · December 23, 2016

Serial Number 23689581 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · November 11, 2014

Serial Number 23689945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2012

Serial Number 23689070 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 312 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 312 Pocket Watch