Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 349 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 349

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11416004 Question Mark
Grade: 349 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 65 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 27 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 27,500 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: Openface 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: Traveling Nut (spring) 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
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4871.349G5.18S2328.187M98.O1508.L1624.21J125 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
82.79 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.94 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.054% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.78% Analyzing 241 Sales Question Mark
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 26 · 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 307 · 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 307 · 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