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: 22600969
Grade: 344
Model: 2
Class: 113
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 103 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: 11139.344G103.12S1689.122M802.H6278.P8300.17J1644
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
493.13
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: 6 (0.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.50% Analyzing 468 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 · January 9, 2021

Serial Number 22601962 was reported as accurate.

Jsakran 1 · February 15, 2020

Serial Number 22600808 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

MadBunny 37 · April 19, 2018

Serial Number 22601633 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · November 3, 2017

Serial Number 22600969 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · October 14, 2017

Serial Number 22600802 was reported as accurate.

taff60 16 · March 2, 2015

Serial Number 22601930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2013

Serial Number 22601543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2013

Serial Number 22600426 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 344 Pocket Watch