Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 345

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 28679984 Question Mark
Grade: 345 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 177 of 205 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 740,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 726,900 (12S-M3-17J-ONP-U) 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: 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: 12986.345G177.12S2190.123M1103.O5979.P10020.17J2026 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.433 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
31 (0.44%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.90% Analyzing 2,538 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · October 31, 2023

Serial Number 28678301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2020

Serial Number 28680536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2020

Serial Number 28682684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 28679275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2019

Serial Number 28678800 was reported as accurate.

tav396 44 · April 11, 2018

Serial Number 28681539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2017

Serial Number 28676595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2017

Serial Number 28676595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2014

Serial Number 28677192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2013

Serial Number 28678927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 28680677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 28677090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2012

Serial Number 28678884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2012

Serial Number 28682320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2012

Serial Number 28680021 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2012

Serial Number 28677274 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch