Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 345

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 19709116 Question Mark
Grade: 345 Question Mark
Variation: Strand Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1917 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 67 of 205 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 740,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (12S-M3-17J-ONP-A4P-STRAND) Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface 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: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 4 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9941.345G67.12S1372.123M666.O3980.P7193.17J1403 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,230.68 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
861.95 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.464% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (0.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.89% Analyzing 2,544 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Some researching classify this run as an unofficial grade "998" for research purposes but is not a factory-assigned grade classification.

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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 · December 17, 2024

Serial Number 19710443 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 19709116 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 13, 2022

Serial Number 19709422 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 19709209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 19710656 was reported as accurate.

mncorrado001 83 · January 2, 2017

Serial Number 19709411 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 6, 2016

Serial Number 19710324 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 8, 2013

Serial Number 19709422 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "Strand", "ADJUSTED" and "4 POSITIONS" on
Barrel Bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 19709800 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked " Strand" adjusted 4 positions, possibly
grade 998, 4000 made.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch