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: 29316980 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 254 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: 13146.315G254.12S2232.123M1126.O6082.P10169.15J3714 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.450 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
38 (0.48%) 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 25, 2023

Serial Number 29310103 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · July 1, 2020

Serial Number 29312753 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2017

Serial Number 29315164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2017

Serial Number 29312955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 29313745 was reported as accurate.

tonydeniz 26 · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 29309997 was reported as accurate.

dherrick 18 · January 3, 2017

Serial Number 29309448 was reported as accurate.

surfingrandma 34 · June 18, 2016

Serial Number 29312826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 29316688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2015

Serial Number 29309069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 29312931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 29311099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 29312054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 29312054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2013

Serial Number 29312956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2013

Serial Number 29312304 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2012

Serial Number 29311738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2012

Serial Number 29313701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2012

Serial Number 29314491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2012

Serial Number 29310449 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch