Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 342 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 342

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Albert S. Samuels Co. - San Francisco

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Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 12284714
Grade: 342
Model: 13
Class: 127
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (16S-M13-17J-ONL-A3PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Parallel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Heat, Cold,
and 3 Positions
Safety Pinion
U.S.A.
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5386.342G1.16S1168.1613M1.O1704.L1710.17J599
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)
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 399 · January 1, 2024

Serial Number 12284604 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · 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 435 · 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