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: 28489179 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 246 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: 12934.315G246.12S2175.123M1095.O5943.P9969.15J3658 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.517 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 (0.41%) 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · June 2, 2024

Serial Number 28489408 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · April 1, 2022

Serial Number 28487914 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2021

Serial Number 28483231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2021

Serial Number 28489179 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 28488493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2021

Serial Number 28490706 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4100 · January 6, 2021

Serial Number 28488733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2019

Serial Number 28489032 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · May 12, 2015

Serial Number 28485278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 28486909 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 28489113 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2013

Serial Number 28483511 was reported as accurate.

elk1989 23 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 28487306 was reported as accurate.

elk1989 23 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 28487406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2013

Serial Number 28487884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2013

Serial Number 28483664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2012

Serial Number 28484469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2012

Serial Number 28490987 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2012

Serial Number 28485615 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 28484883 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2012

Serial Number 28484886 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch