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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 345

Transit

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 18531627
Grade: 345
Variation: Transit
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 51 of 205
Grade/Model Total Production: 740,900
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (12S-M3-17J-OTP)
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Case: Various
Run ID: 9304.345G51.12S1206.123M564.O3603.P6576.17J1291
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.296
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,230.68
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
861.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.464%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.33% Analyzing 2,512 Sales

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 18531458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2020

Serial Number 18531672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2020

Serial Number 18531486 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 · July 7, 2012

Serial Number 18531397 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sould be and Elgin Transit two tone movement.
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