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: 28775902 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: 249 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: 13014.315G249.12S2196.123M1106.O5997.P10046.15J3677 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.516 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
29 (0.36%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.71% Analyzing 3,285 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.


jason4kstate 271 · October 12, 2024

Serial Number 28777127 was reported as accurate.

mjdmack 1 · December 21, 2021

Serial Number 28778076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2020

Serial Number 28775063 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 28780642 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2019

Serial Number 28779257 was reported as accurate.

rjcullis 114 · September 5, 2019

Serial Number 28773499 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 28773499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2019

Serial Number 28774031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2019

Serial Number 28777820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2017

Serial Number 28778914 was reported as accurate.

pete66 3 · March 28, 2017

Serial Number 28776927 was reported as accurate.

Ricknsocali 12 · May 27, 2016

Serial Number 28775343 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2016

Serial Number 28774287 was reported as accurate.

Ricknsocali 12 · May 1, 2016

Serial Number 28775343 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2015

Serial Number 28774229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 28774229 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 376 · September 10, 2014

Serial Number 28778992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2014

Serial Number 28777908 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · April 20, 2014

Serial Number 28777181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2014

Serial Number 28777765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2014

Serial Number 28775726 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j, Montgomery dial, adjusted 5 positions

Anonymous · March 26, 2013

Serial Number 28780288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2012

Serial Number 28773607 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch