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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 27751959
Grade: 315
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 239 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 12739.315G239.12S2125.123M1066.O5814.P9788.15J3605
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,095.60
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
2.044%
Registry Population: 28 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.45% Analyzing 3,223 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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · March 19, 2024

Serial Number 27754378 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · March 19, 2024

Serial Number 27748933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2021

Serial Number 27751401 was reported as accurate.

Cdabbs 1 · June 1, 2021

Serial Number 27752653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 27749480 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 27754065 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · October 18, 2020

Serial Number 27752849 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2020

Serial Number 27751350 was reported as accurate.

dlwright 9 · May 30, 2020

Serial Number 27748344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2020

Serial Number 27748344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2020

Serial Number 27754318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2019

Serial Number 27751350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2019

Serial Number 27751350 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · September 28, 2019

Serial Number 27748875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2019

Serial Number 27751350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2019

Serial Number 27748505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 27752038 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2017

Serial Number 27751945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2015

Serial Number 27748122 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 2, 2015

Serial Number 27748122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2015

Serial Number 27749665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2013

Serial Number 27748409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2013

Serial Number 27752739 was reported as accurate.

worldofantiques 199 · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 27752739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 27754065 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 27748044 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything matches except for the Jewels, mine
states 17 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · October 2, 2012

Serial Number 27750622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2012

Serial Number 27754256 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch