Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 348 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 348

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11612338
Grade: 348
Variation: No. 348
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,698
Variant Est. Production: 2,698 (18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-NO. 348)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
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
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4968.348G7.18S2363.182M213.H3324.L1643.21J127
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.13
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007%
Registry Population: 19 (1.90%)
Research Note: Elgin Material Catalog Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "183R," indicating the run may have originally been planned with B.W. Raymond markings. However, this run was actually upgraded to Grade 348.

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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 · March 10, 2023

Serial Number 11612234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2022

Serial Number 11612305 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 28, 2021

Serial Number 11612914 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2020

Serial Number 11612147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 11612988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2020

Serial Number 11612801 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2019

Serial Number 11612511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2019

Serial Number 11612511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2018

Serial Number 11612788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2017

Serial Number 11612801 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2015

Serial Number 11612826 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 21, 2015

Serial Number 11612441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 11612528 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked no 348 21 jewels

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 11612451 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels: 21j
Marked 'No348' not 'B.W. Raymond'

Anonymous · October 21, 2012

Serial Number 11612016 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewels: 21
movement marked :348
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 · August 2, 2012

Serial Number 11612141 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
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 · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 11612914 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 21j movement that is signed No.348 not
B.W.Raymond.
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