Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 349 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 349

Mixed Run: "Father Time" or "No. 349"

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 13738272
Grade: 349
Variation: Mixed
Model: 7
Class: 65
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 27
Grade/Model Total Production: 27,500
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M7-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
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
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 347272
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6212.349G20.18S2722.187M122.O2073.L1847.21J160
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
82.33
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.94
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.054%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.41% Analyzing 232 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 12, 2023

Serial Number 13738516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2021

Serial Number 13738846 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2021

Serial Number 13738953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 13738798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2019

Serial Number 13738294 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 13738272 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · June 7, 2015

Serial Number 13738272 was reported as accurate.

atlpapa 1 · November 22, 2014

Serial Number 13738826 was reported as accurate.

nostunk Supporter 15 · April 16, 2014

Serial Number 13738109 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is marked farther time
Elgin Grade 349 Pocket Watch