Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 345

Transit

Private Label(s) in Run:

Transit

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Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 18467987 Question Mark
Grade: 345 Question Mark
Variation: Transit Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1915 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 50 of 205 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 740,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (12S-M3-17J-OTP) Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone 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: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 4 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9262.345G50.12S1197.123M559.O3582.P6534.17J1286 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
2,230.68 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
861.95 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.464% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.90% Analyzing 2,538 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Some researchers classify this run as an arbitrary unofficial grade "997" for research purposes. "997" is not a factory grade designation. This run is classified as Grade "345" in all company serial lists.

#18467242: Verified as Two-Tone without "Transit" or adjustment markings.
#18467894 Verified as Marked "Transit" (Two-Tone Finish).
#18467987 Verified as Marked "Transit" (Two-Tone Finish).

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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.


tctimepieces Supporter 111 · September 1, 2024

Serial Number 18467145 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 909 · March 28, 2024

Serial Number 18467272 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 18467414 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 629 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 18467716 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · June 29, 2017

Serial Number 18467987 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2014

Serial Number 18467703 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 4, 2013

Serial Number 18467776 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Transit -- Tutone
Double roller
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 18467554 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Transit , Tutone , Double roller
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 12, 2012

Serial Number 18467314 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch