Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 344 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 344

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 17766709
Grade: 344
Model: 2
Class: 113
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 52 of 153
Grade/Model Total Production: 164,700
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8784.344G52.12S1084.122M578.H5349.P6066.17J1218
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
493.13
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
191.56
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.326%
Registry Population: 3 (0.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.50% Analyzing 468 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.


Anonymous · May 5, 2022

Serial Number 17766123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2019

Serial Number 17766974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 17766597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 17766597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 17766597 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 17766269 was reported as accurate.

Rfyjr61 7 · March 1, 2015

Serial Number 17766709 was reported as accurate.

Rfyjr61 7 · March 1, 2015

Serial Number 17766709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2014

Serial Number 17766397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2013

Serial Number 17766805 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 344 Pocket Watch