Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 349 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 349

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11416004
Grade: 349
Model: 7
Class: 65
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 27
Grade/Model Total Production: 27,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 347272
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4870.349G5.18S2327.187M98.O1508.L1623.21J124
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
82.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.94
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.054%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.26% Analyzing 233 Sales
Research Note: This run is designated at Grade 252 in the 1904 and 1915 Material Catalog Serial Lists. However, in the 1927 serial list, the company reclassified the run as Grade 349. #11416586: Verified as marked "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. - U.S.A. - 21 Jewels - Adjusted. - Safety Pinion" with parallel damaskeening pattern, distinctive from the Grade 252 and the Grade 349. #11416004: Verified with features consistent with the Grade 349 classification.

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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.


mccullochjim Supporter 12 · February 6, 2023

Serial Number 11416706 was reported as accurate.

CG12960 21 · June 19, 2022

Serial Number 11416586 was reported as accurate.

Charon9 14 · October 9, 2021

Serial Number 11416919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 11416149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 11416737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2019

Serial Number 11416425 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 11416004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2018

Serial Number 11416919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2018

Serial Number 11416314 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · May 31, 2014

Serial Number 11416064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2012

Serial Number 11416266 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 26, 2012

Serial Number 11416022 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 20, 2012

Serial Number 11416022 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 349 Pocket Watch