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Access Date: June 06, 2023
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 315
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 23857809 | ![]() |
Grade: | 315 | ![]() |
Model: | 3 | ![]() |
Class: | 114 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1921 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 2,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 194 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 |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Database Version: | v50.865 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3,004.73 | ![]() |
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 | 2.046% | ![]() |
Registry Population: | 11 (0.55%) | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 315
Target Profile: 12S-M3-15J-ONP-U
Elgin Grade 315 (All Variations): 1,033,900 ETP |
12S: 1,033,900 100.00% 12s, Grade 315 |
12S-M3: 1,033,900 100.00% 12s, Grade 315, Model 3 |
12S-M3-15J: 1,033,900 100.00% 12s, Grade 315, Model 3, 15 Jewels |
12S-M3-15J-ONP: 1,033,900 100.00% 12s, Grade 315, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
12S-M3-15J-ONP-U: 1,033,900 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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1 | 23856125 | #125 | Marketplace | November 05, 2019 | |
2 | 23856182 | #182 | Marketplace | March 19, 2013 | |
3 | 23856301 | #301 | Marketplace | March 30, 2017 | |
4 | 23856326 | #326 | Marketplace | July 28, 2013 | |
5 | 23856938 | #938 | Marketplace | November 30, 2016 | |
6 | 23857120 | #1120 | Marketplace | November 15, 2012 | |
7 | 23857596 | #1596 | Marketplace | July 16, 2014 | |
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![]() Image Credit: MikeTodd |
23857809 | #1809 | Collection | October 24, 2018 |
9 | 23857900 | #1900 | Collection | May 28, 2015 | |
10 | 23857921 | #1921 | Marketplace | February 09, 2014 | |
11 | 23857996 | #1996 | Marketplace | April 27, 2019 | |
Standard Deviation of Known Examples: 769.54 (Expected: 577.49, Δ192.04/9.60%) |
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