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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: 25472397 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 214 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: 12197.315G214.12S1973.123M982.O5429.P9275.15J3471 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.473 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
34 (0.57%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.67% Analyzing 3,279 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate the preceding run as Grade 303 (12-Size Model 3 with 7 Jewels). However, multiple reports near the end of the designated serial block indicate later movements in the run are not Grade 303 and instead feature 15 Jewels. Most reports have occured after serial number 25,469,001 within the run. Considering this run is comprised of Grade 315 movements (12-Size Model 3 with 15 Jewels), it is reasonable to conclude the preceding run of Grade 303 ends at 25,469,000 rather than 25,470,000 as indicated in factory serial lists.

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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.


Turkeyspur Supporter 1 · March 23, 2022

Serial Number 25472774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2021

Serial Number 25473285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2021

Serial Number 25472715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2020

Serial Number 25472299 was reported as accurate.

Hmwolverton 2 · December 26, 2019

Serial Number 25473538 was reported as accurate.

Hmwolverton 2 · December 26, 2019

Serial Number 25473538 was reported as accurate.

Hmwolverton 2 · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 25473538 was reported as accurate.

Hmwolverton 2 · December 20, 2019

Serial Number 25473538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 25475755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 25471056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2018

Serial Number 25475053 was reported as accurate.

Snowgoose2 2 · September 11, 2018

Serial Number 25470813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 25472397 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 17, 2018

Serial Number 25471244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2018

Serial Number 25472397 was reported as accurate.

Ntimko 38 · January 7, 2018

Serial Number 25475185 was reported as accurate.

czechmauseritis 43 · December 8, 2017

Serial Number 25475228 was reported as accurate.

czechmauseritis 43 · August 7, 2017

Serial Number 25475228 was reported as accurate.

Orchidman369 18 · March 12, 2017

Serial Number 25472397 was reported as accurate.

Orchidman369 18 · December 25, 2016

Serial Number 25472397 was reported as accurate.

Stlcoin 26 · May 10, 2016

Serial Number 25473402 was reported as accurate.

bradleyj20 1 · September 19, 2015

Serial Number 25473520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2014

Serial Number 25471438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2013

Serial Number 25474341 was reported as accurate.

frederic719 123 · November 10, 2013

Serial Number 25473497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2013

Serial Number 25475338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2012

Serial Number 25473590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 25470768 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch