Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 340 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 340

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 12714399
Grade: 340
Model: 7
Class: 108
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production: 30,900
Variant Est. Production: 29,900 (16S-M7-17J-ONP-U)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5642.340G11.16S1234.167M319.O1809.P3318.17J632
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
92.51
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
35.89
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.061%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.02% Analyzing 145 Sales

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 11, 2023

Serial Number 12714151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2021

Serial Number 12714807 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · May 29, 2021

Serial Number 12714009 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 12714413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 12714770 was reported as accurate.

crispy 322 · March 8, 2015

Serial Number 12714399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 12714561 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 340 Pocket Watch