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: 28069715
Grade: 345
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 171 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: 12828.345G171.12S2144.123M1078.O5874.P9870.17J1995
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,218.33
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: 56 (0.62%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.25% Analyzing 2,501 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 · December 27, 2023

Serial Number 28069212 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · October 31, 2023

Serial Number 28071329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2022

Serial Number 28064410 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2021

Serial Number 28070791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2021

Serial Number 28065703 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2021

Serial Number 28065703 was reported as accurate.

Tedwalker 8 · August 30, 2020

Serial Number 28072916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2020

Serial Number 28068951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 28066393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 28067782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2019

Serial Number 28065277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2019

Serial Number 28067821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 28064522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2018

Serial Number 28066515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 28068795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 28072123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2018

Serial Number 28068332 was reported as accurate.

irishdragon 11 · January 10, 2018

Serial Number 28068325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2017

Serial Number 28068850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2017

Serial Number 28072302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2017

Serial Number 28067399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 28068154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 28070084 was reported as accurate.

jkelly3 9 · June 15, 2016

Serial Number 28072916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2016

Serial Number 28067274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2016

Serial Number 28069799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2015

Serial Number 28067641 was reported as accurate.

barrypiggott 88 · September 20, 2014

Serial Number 28072342 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · July 25, 2014

Serial Number 28072525 was reported as accurate.

dd963d 1 · June 13, 2013

Serial Number 28064277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2013

Serial Number 28064277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2013

Serial Number 28064277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2013

Serial Number 28067659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 28068332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2013

Serial Number 28068056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2013

Serial Number 28069696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 28071017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2012

Serial Number 28072941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 28071093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 28071093 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch