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: 16296124 Question Mark
Grade: 315 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 71 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: 7785.315G71.12S820.123M382.O2847.P5114.15J2246 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 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
8 (0.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.67% Analyzing 3,277 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.


JSowder Supporter 39 · August 27, 2015

Serial Number 16296521 was reported as accurate.

JSowder Supporter 39 · May 2, 2015

Serial Number 16296521 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 315 Pocket Watch