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: 28155153 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: 243 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: 12847.315G243.12S2151.123M1082.O5885.P9888.15J3635 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.536 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 (0.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.93% Analyzing 3,289 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 9, 2023

Serial Number 28160769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2022

Serial Number 28157805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 28154145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2021

Serial Number 28154145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2020

Serial Number 28155153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2020

Serial Number 28159385 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2020

Serial Number 28159416 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2019

Serial Number 28157423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 28155253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2018

Serial Number 28156162 was reported as accurate.

tonyr433 1 · December 19, 2017

Serial Number 28158249 was reported as accurate.

MARKDAD 1 · December 12, 2017

Serial Number 28158249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2017

Serial Number 28158630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2017

Serial Number 28156444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 28156825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 28160974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2016

Serial Number 28156918 was reported as accurate.

mweber 7 · February 17, 2016

Serial Number 28157115 was reported as accurate.

bunchj2 103 · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 28155958 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · June 3, 2015

Serial Number 28154740 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · March 31, 2015

Serial Number 28154740 was reported as accurate.

mickroid 49 · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 28156299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2013

Serial Number 28156412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2013

Serial Number 28156412 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 29, 2013

Serial Number 28158860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2013

Serial Number 28161279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 28154288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2012

Serial Number 28159194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2012

Serial Number 28159881 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch