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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: 25784658 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 9,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 218 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: 12273.315G218.12S1996.123M995.O5476.P9348.15J3492 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 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
33 (0.37%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.93% Analyzing 3,287 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.


Gun4hire Supporter 48 · November 30, 2022

Serial Number 25790122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2022

Serial Number 25786135 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · August 2, 2021

Serial Number 25783736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2021

Serial Number 25788285 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · April 3, 2021

Serial Number 25785133 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2020

Serial Number 25788326 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch has 17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. After reviewing your images, it appears that the damaskeening pattern on the barrel bridge does not match the pattern on the train bridge. This kind of inconsistency typically indicates one of the plates was swapped at some point in time. The barrel bridge is from a 17-Jewel movement (likely a Grade 345) while the train bridge (with serial number) is originally from a Grade 315.

Anonymous · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 25790467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2018

Serial Number 25784970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2018

Serial Number 25784722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 25786786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2018

Serial Number 25786895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2018

Serial Number 25787091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2018

Serial Number 25789280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 25784870 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2017

Serial Number 25790741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2017

Serial Number 25789280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2017

Serial Number 25786787 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2017

Serial Number 25783019 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2016

Serial Number 25791763 was reported as accurate.

RustFreddy 1 · May 13, 2016

Serial Number 25785899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2015

Serial Number 25789280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2015

Serial Number 25789280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2015

Serial Number 25789280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2014

Serial Number 25790380 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 17, 2014

Serial Number 25791277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2013

Serial Number 25783366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2013

Serial Number 25787737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2013

Serial Number 25785698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2013

Serial Number 25783825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 25788397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2012

Serial Number 25791910 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch