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: 29780462 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 258 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: 13256.315G258.12S2259.123M1140.O6153.P10270.15J3742 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 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
30 (0.50%) 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.


Anonymous · October 19, 2022

Serial Number 29776114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2021

Serial Number 29776053 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · May 8, 2021

Serial Number 29777932 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 29777932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 29779110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 29779110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2019

Serial Number 29780284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2019

Serial Number 29778855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2019

Serial Number 29775046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 29777056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2018

Serial Number 29780157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 29780157 was reported as accurate.

Watchdog76 8 · February 28, 2018

Serial Number 29778510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2018

Serial Number 29778510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2017

Serial Number 29779581 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · July 30, 2017

Serial Number 29778695 was reported as accurate.

Rickyticky 3 · April 11, 2017

Serial Number 29779988 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 29777493 was reported as accurate.

Amatorn 16 · May 5, 2016

Serial Number 29780462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2015

Serial Number 29777084 was reported as accurate.

weepinglion 48 · July 15, 2015

Serial Number 29777460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2015

Serial Number 29779675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2015

Serial Number 29779049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 29777003 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2014

Serial Number 29775219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2014

Serial Number 29780042 was reported as accurate.

ascards 14 · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 29779692 was reported as accurate.

tferguson714 1 · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 29779260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 29778960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2013

Serial Number 29779829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2012

Serial Number 29776861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 29775881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2012

Serial Number 29775137 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch