Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 345

Some Marked "Central" (Two-Tone)

Private Label(s) in Run:

Central

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Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 19457679
Grade: 345
Variation: Mixed
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 63 of 205
Grade/Model Total Production: 740,900
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (12S-M3-17J-ONP-A)
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Case: Various
Run ID: 9820.345G63.12S1336.123M649.O3914.P7080.17J1379
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.406
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,230.68
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
861.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.464%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.90% Analyzing 2,533 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 2, 2024

Serial Number 19456082 was reported as accurate.

1whatever 50 · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 19457679 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is not two-tone
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Anonymous · August 8, 2019

Serial Number 19456750 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

13julz 4 · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 19457918 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

bman8030 54 · July 22, 2013

Serial Number 19456446 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked central
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

bman8030 54 · July 22, 2013

Serial Number 19456446 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted , two tone movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 24, 2013

Serial Number 19456446 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 2, 2012

Serial Number 19456409 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch