Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 342 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 342

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12284490 Question Mark
Grade: 342 Question Mark
Model: 13 Question Mark
Class: 127 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1906 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (16S-M13-17J-ONL-A3PTI) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Parallel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Heat, Cold,
and 3 Positions
Safety Pinion
U.S.A.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5387.342G1.16S1168.1613M1.O1704.L1711.17J599 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.80%) Question Mark
Research Note: #12284211: Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.; 17 Jewels;, Adjusted; Heat & Cold and 3 Positions; Safety Pinion"

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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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · January 1, 2024

Serial Number 12284604 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 12284490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 12284717 was reported as accurate.

GUILLERMO 52 · April 29, 2019

Serial Number 12284717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2019

Serial Number 12284717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 12284717 was reported as accurate.

GUILLERMO 52 · January 19, 2019

Serial Number 12284717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2015

Serial Number 12284543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2015

Serial Number 12284543 was reported as accurate.

ken506marlin 85 · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 12284713 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · June 5, 2014

Serial Number 12284714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2014

Serial Number 12284028 was reported as accurate.

creak0 61 · July 21, 2013

Serial Number 12284898 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked ' Adjusted 3 positions'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 3

Anonymous · December 12, 2012

Serial Number 12284610 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3/4 plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 3
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · November 1, 2012

Serial Number 12284101 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 3
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4
Elgin Grade 342 Pocket Watch