Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 345

Private Label(s) in Run:

Elite

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Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 19513822
Grade: 345
Variation: Elite
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 64 of 205
Grade/Model Total Production: 740,900
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (12S-M3-17J-ONP-A4P-ELITE)
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 Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9846.345G64.12S1346.123M653.O3931.P7105.17J1385
Database Version: v52.245
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: 14 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.28% Analyzing 2,510 Sales
Research Note: Some researchers incorrectly classify this run as an unofficial grade "998" for research purposes.

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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 · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 19512468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2019

Serial Number 19512032 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · September 19, 2019

Serial Number 19512032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2019

Serial Number 19512033 was reported as accurate.

vman68 3 · March 21, 2018

Serial Number 19512791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2018

Serial Number 19512791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 19512714 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch is sramped. "17 jewel adjusted with 4
positions " , it is also stamped "double roller".
This is. my first Elgin Elite and I am still.
studying up on it. Always before. your database
has been spot on. Thank You.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 19, 2015

Serial Number 19512244 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 9, 2013

Serial Number 19512085 was reported as accurate.

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