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: 27150798 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 233 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: 12581.315G233.12S2084.123M1042.O5706.P9637.15J3564 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 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
49 (0.61%) 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.


Anonymous · October 13, 2020

Serial Number 27150718 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2020

Serial Number 27154079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2020

Serial Number 27155354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 27151864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 27150226 was reported as accurate.

Carterp935 3 · April 5, 2019

Serial Number 27150798 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 27149615 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2018

Serial Number 27148517 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 15, 2018

Serial Number 27150341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2017

Serial Number 27148274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2016

Serial Number 27152101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2016

Serial Number 27154671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 27148967 was reported as accurate.

hkamer 16 · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 27148968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2015

Serial Number 27155354 was reported as accurate.

LeonardC46 15 · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 27149608 was reported as accurate.

LeonardC46 15 · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 27149608 was reported as accurate.

fenderbender 2 · January 19, 2014

Serial Number 27155434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 27154869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2013

Serial Number 27154998 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2013

Serial Number 27154998 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Crescent 25 year gold plate

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 27150941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 27154978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2013

Serial Number 27151572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 27151494 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch