Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 342 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 342

Private Label(s) in Run:

TASCO Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 17015381
Grade: 342
Model: 13
Class: 127
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (16S-M13-17J-ONL-A4P)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8293.342G2.16S1956.1613M5.O3092.L2107.17J1157
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: 14 (1.40%)
Research Note: #17015783: Verified as Marked "TASCO Special" on the movement with a dial signed "The Albert S. Samuels Co. - San Francisco."

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 17015783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2021

Serial Number 17015796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 17015224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2020

Serial Number 17015072 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 17015753 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 17015072 was reported as accurate.

lewis23 Supporter 40 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 17015008 was reported as accurate.

nagamitsu 11 · September 3, 2013

Serial Number 17015168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 17015331 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 17015381 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3/4 plate , not 3 f bridge

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 17015381 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2012

Serial Number 17015753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not a 3FB train bridge. Train bridge the same as
grade 313 like ser. no. 17097817
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · August 2, 2012

Serial Number 17015753 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 17015753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is not a 3-Finger Bridge plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 17015753 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · July 5, 2012

Serial Number 17015957 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4
Elgin Grade 342 Pocket Watch