Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 344 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 344

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 19944790 Question Mark
Grade: 344 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 113 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1917 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 73 of 153 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 164,700 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting 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: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10046.344G73.12S1402.122M690.H5898.P7294.17J1425 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
495.87 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
191.56 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.326% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.09% Analyzing 480 Sales Question Mark

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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 · January 21, 2023

Serial Number 19944790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2023

Serial Number 19944790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2021

Serial Number 19943516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2019

Serial Number 19944989 was reported as accurate.

Bfran1 1 · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 19943590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2017

Serial Number 19943187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 19943262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2014

Serial Number 19943603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2012

Serial Number 19943511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2012

Serial Number 19943324 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 344 Pocket Watch