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
The Albert S. Samuels Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17015783 Question Mark
Grade: 342 Question Mark
Model: 13 Question Mark
Class: 127 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (16S-M13-17J-ONL-A4P) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 4 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8294.342G2.16S1956.1613M5.O3092.L2108.17J1157 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.50%) Question Mark
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.


Anonymous · September 24, 2024

Serial Number 17015200 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked, ELGIN NATL WATCH CO. made
especially for THE ALBERT S. SAMUELS CO. 17 JEWELS
ADJUSTED, and is all gold trimmed movement and has
Montgomery dial that says THE ALBERT S. SAMUELS
CO. ELGIN.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · 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 307 · 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