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: 30626064 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 266 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: 13438.315G266.12S2306.123M1164.O6266.P10445.15J3794 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.428 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 (0.41%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.67% Analyzing 3,276 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 12, 2022

Serial Number 30626816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2021

Serial Number 30623301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2020

Serial Number 30620220 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins 296 · August 8, 2020

Serial Number 30622475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 30622685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 30621761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2019

Serial Number 30624377 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 10, 2019

Serial Number 30621412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2019

Serial Number 30625145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2017

Serial Number 30621868 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · October 7, 2016

Serial Number 30620951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2015

Serial Number 30621562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 30623002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 30623769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2015

Serial Number 30626064 was reported as accurate.

Rocklin 14 · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 30625443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2014

Serial Number 30626309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 30620186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 30625953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2013

Serial Number 30620449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2012

Serial Number 30624507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 30625442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2012

Serial Number 30621910 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a BW Raymond serial number. 21 Jewel
Grade 478 size 16 lever set adjusted to 5
positions and is railroad grade.
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch