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: 12120238
Grade: 348
Variation: Mixed
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,698
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-MIXED)
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: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5280.348G8.18S2459.182M214.H3510.L1698.21J137
Database Version: v52.245
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: 6 (0.60%)
Research Note: Evidence support only the first 500 of this run was produced.

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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.


cranemaker Supporter 73 · November 22, 2023

Serial Number 12120381 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2022

Serial Number 12120425 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · March 28, 2020

Serial Number 12120077 was reported as accurate.

19jrailway 13 · February 10, 2019

Serial Number 12120403 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This a Grade 149 Father Time, not a converted gr.
348.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 12120238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2018

Serial Number 12120074 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · May 17, 2017

Serial Number 12120055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2017

Serial Number 12120064 was reported as accurate.

tysonni Supporter 59 · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 12120209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 12120150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 12120403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 12120402 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: father time movement

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 12120402 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 348 Pocket Watch