Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 344 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 344

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17486871 Question Mark
Grade: 344 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 113 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1914 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 48 of 153 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 164,700 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8620.344G48.12S1050.122M557.H5270.P5905.17J1190 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
495.87 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
191.56 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.326% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.45% Analyzing 477 Sales Question Mark

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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.


LeonardC46 15 · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 17486871 was reported as accurate.

worldofantiques 199 · November 5, 2013

Serial Number 17486059 was reported as accurate.

watchwerks 1 · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 17486270 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement pictured is an open face model.

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 17486369 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 344 Pocket Watch