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: 28879738 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 250 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: 13040.315G250.12S2203.123M1110.O6015.P10071.15J3683 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.452 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
32 (0.46%) 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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · December 30, 2023

Serial Number 28879139 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2020

Serial Number 28877367 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · June 29, 2019

Serial Number 28880837 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 28878620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2018

Serial Number 28877168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2018

Serial Number 28878386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2018

Serial Number 28878496 was reported as accurate.

adam135 1 · November 30, 2017

Serial Number 28881747 was reported as accurate.

eugene 18 · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 28880816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2014

Serial Number 28876216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2013

Serial Number 28876705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 28882451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 28877024 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch