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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 315

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 29425707
Grade: 315
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 255 of 329
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,033,900
Size: 12s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13170.315G255.12S2240.123M1130.O6097.P10193.15J3721
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,095.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,202.85
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.044%
Registry Population: 31 (0.39%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.45% Analyzing 3,223 Sales

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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.


cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · August 8, 2020

Serial Number 29422165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2020

Serial Number 29420023 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 29421284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2020

Serial Number 29423730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2019

Serial Number 29425818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 29425951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 29425912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2018

Serial Number 29418732 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · February 19, 2018

Serial Number 29424919 was reported as accurate.

Mleondar 2 · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 29421310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 29424934 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2017

Serial Number 29418114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2015

Serial Number 29425670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2015

Serial Number 29424885 was reported as accurate.

crispy 322 · June 26, 2015

Serial Number 29418894 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2015

Serial Number 29419795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2014

Serial Number 29423107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2014

Serial Number 29423107 was reported as accurate.

Woodsnow 5 · June 23, 2014

Serial Number 29420298 was reported as accurate.

Woodsnow 5 · June 23, 2014

Serial Number 29420298 was reported as accurate.

chevykingpower 215 · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 29420692 was reported as accurate.

hoopibabs 42 · January 6, 2014

Serial Number 29419013 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · July 4, 2013

Serial Number 29425015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 29420904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2013

Serial Number 29423967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2012

Serial Number 29421657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2012

Serial Number 29421554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2012

Serial Number 29419850 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The order of the parts on 29419850 is a mirror
image to the example photo. i.e. the barrel bridge
has the two wheels switched, with the balance assm
to the left and the train bridge on the right. 2.
All of the stem wind/set levers,springs are on top
under the barrel bridge. there is nothing on the
back as in the majority of Elgin pw's.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 17, 2012

Serial Number 29421965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2012

Serial Number 29423693 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch