Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 348 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 348

No. 348

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11185542 Question Mark
Grade: 348 Question Mark
Variation: No. 348 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 746 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,698 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,698 (18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-NO. 348) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4738.348G6.18S2289.182M213.H3184.L1603.21J121 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.550 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.14 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (1.07%) Question Mark
Research Note: Elgin Material Catalog Serial Lists designate 11,185,001-11,186,000 as Grade 183. However, Elgin Master Records indicate the following ranges were upgraded to Grade 348: 11,185,001-11,185,139; 11,185,141-11,185,253; 11,185,141-11,185,254; 11,185,255-11,186,001.

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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 · June 26, 2024

Serial Number 11185377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2024

Serial Number 11185648 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2023

Serial Number 11185959 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · November 6, 2019

Serial Number 11185782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2019

Serial Number 11185261 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 11185782 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 398 · June 27, 2019

Serial Number 11185852 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 11185782 was reported as accurate.

mdeshaies 40 · June 23, 2015

Serial Number 11185792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2015

Serial Number 11185628 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · January 26, 2015

Serial Number 11185628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2014

Serial Number 11185706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2014

Serial Number 11185711 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #348 with 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 183 to 348
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · October 29, 2012

Serial Number 11185881 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial Number 11185881

Grade: 348
Size: 18
Jewels: 21
Year: 1905
Class: 1
Model: 2-4
Named for: None
Grade 348 may be marked for 348.
Description: Elgin serial number 11185881, grade
348, 18 size, 21 jewels, made about 1905.
Hunter case movement. Lever set. Full plate.
Rate: 18,000 bph
Serial Numbers in Grade 348: 3400
Years of Production: 1904 to 1906
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 183 to 348
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 10, 2012

Serial Number 11185881 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21J, grade 348, hunter, full plate, adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 183 to 348
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes
Elgin Grade 348 Pocket Watch