Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 345

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 27254625
Grade: 345
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 163 of 205
Grade/Model Total Production: 740,900
Variant Est. Production: 726,900 (12S-M3-17J-ONP-U)
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: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12609.345G163.12S2093.123M1047.O5726.P9665.17J1949
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: 29 (0.32%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.28% Analyzing 2,509 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 · November 20, 2021

Serial Number 27250728 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This data base says the year could be 1925. My
pocket watch is engraved Feb. 6, 1900.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. It sounds like your movement was fitted in an older case. The movement was produced much later than 1900.

Anonymous · March 11, 2021

Serial Number 27256237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 27250743 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 27251273 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 27253333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2019

Serial Number 27253925 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2019

Serial Number 27249468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2019

Serial Number 27249468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2018

Serial Number 27257191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2018

Serial Number 27257191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 27257171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2017

Serial Number 27250538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2016

Serial Number 27255018 was reported as accurate.

Puma14 1 · October 4, 2014

Serial Number 27249951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2014

Serial Number 27251102 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 27254791 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 9, 2014

Serial Number 27249782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 27255693 was reported as accurate.

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 27250825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2013

Serial Number 27251764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 27256794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 27255336 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch