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: 28281690 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: 244 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: 12881.315G244.12S2162.123M1087.O5909.P9919.15J3643 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.457 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
48 (0.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.67% Analyzing 3,279 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 5269 · July 3, 2024

Serial Number 28281333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2021

Serial Number 28285504 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · September 15, 2021

Serial Number 28286314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2021

Serial Number 28287513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2021

Serial Number 28287513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2020

Serial Number 28282237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 28281783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2018

Serial Number 28280029 was reported as accurate.

kevinloving 62 · July 9, 2016

Serial Number 28286000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2016

Serial Number 28282019 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

dlball 6 · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 28282774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 28285309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 28283343 was reported as accurate.

Geosanking 4 · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 28282699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 28282699 was reported as accurate.

crispy 325 · March 25, 2014

Serial Number 28286010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2013

Serial Number 28282948 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2013

Serial Number 28286010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2012

Serial Number 28285306 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch