Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 345

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 23274982
Grade: 345
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 115 of 205
Grade/Model Total Production: 740,900
Variant Est. Production: 726,900 (12S-M3-17J-ONP-U)
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11395.345G115.12S1759.123M869.O4898.P8532.17J1703
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,218.33
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: 22 (0.73%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.25% Analyzing 2,501 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.


Anonymous · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 23274730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2022

Serial Number 23272666 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 25, 2020

Serial Number 23273759 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2019

Serial Number 23274709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 23273814 was reported as accurate.

Maddmaxxtoo 27 · April 16, 2018

Serial Number 23272074 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Maddmaxxtoo 27 · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 23272074 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2017

Serial Number 23273043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2017

Serial Number 23274874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 23272849 was reported as accurate.

pawnone 10 · May 28, 2014

Serial Number 23273425 was reported as accurate.

pawnone 10 · May 28, 2014

Serial Number 23273425 was reported as accurate.

Txranger 18 · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 23273418 was reported as accurate.

mtgoldrush 3 · October 14, 2013

Serial Number 23273167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 23274223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 23274352 was reported as accurate.