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: 19062092
Grade: 344
Model: 2
Class: 113
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 64 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: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9591.344G64.12S1284.122M649.H5726.P6856.17J1336
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
495.87
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.66% Analyzing 469 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.


NumbatNinja Supporter 48 · June 23, 2023

Serial Number 19062092 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #19062092 is 15 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Since the damaskeening pattern does not match on the top plates, it appears that either the barrel bridge or the train bridge have been swapped from a different movement.

Anonymous · August 16, 2022

Serial Number 19062943 was reported as accurate.

dja415 22 · October 4, 2020

Serial Number 19062836 was reported as accurate.

dja415 22 · August 15, 2018

Serial Number 19062385 was reported as accurate.

dscottgoodrick 142 · December 6, 2016

Serial Number 19062300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 19062919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2012

Serial Number 19062770 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 344 Pocket Watch