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Access Date: April 16, 2024
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: 12930279
Grade: 340
Model: 7
Class: 108
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 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: 5785.340G14.16S1277.167M337.O1872.P3438.17J665
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 93.03
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: 7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.02% Analyzing 145 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 340

Target Profile: 16S-M7-17J-ONP-U

Elgin Grade 340 (All Variations): 30,900 ETP
16S: 30,900 100.00%
16s, Grade 340
16S-M7: 30,900 100.00%
16s, Grade 340, Model 7
16S-M7-17J: 30,900 100.00%
16s, Grade 340, Model 7, 17 Jewels
16S-M7-17J-ONP: 30,900 100.00%
16s, Grade 340, Model 7, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
16S-M7-17J-ONP-U: 29,900 96.76% Other: 1,000
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Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 7 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.

Rcardkidz 3427 · July 18, 2023

Serial Number 12930013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 12930592 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2019

Serial Number 12930670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 12930285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 12930285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2017

Serial Number 12930004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2015

Serial Number 12930059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2014

Serial Number 12930068 was reported as accurate.

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