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: 28165768
Grade: 345
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 172 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: 12847.345G172.12S2152.123M1083.O5886.P9889.17J1997
Database Version: v52.246
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: 28 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.28% Analyzing 2,510 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 · June 30, 2022

Serial Number 28163333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2022

Serial Number 28164334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2021

Serial Number 28165128 was reported as accurate.

sandy24204 2 · April 1, 2021

Serial Number 28168095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 28164810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2020

Serial Number 28165232 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2019

Serial Number 28164693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2018

Serial Number 28167230 was reported as accurate.

GUILLERMO 52 · December 26, 2017

Serial Number 28163318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2017

Serial Number 28166730 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · December 12, 2016

Serial Number 28162273 was reported as accurate.

katmandue42 2 · June 29, 2016

Serial Number 28165768 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 4, 2016

Serial Number 28166016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 28162292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2015

Serial Number 28162034 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 18, 2015

Serial Number 28164794 was reported as accurate.

cssemler 2 · November 8, 2014

Serial Number 28167857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2014

Serial Number 28167857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2014

Serial Number 28163780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2014

Serial Number 28163780 was reported as accurate.

madburg 7 · November 19, 2013

Serial Number 28167494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2013

Serial Number 28163562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2013

Serial Number 28165557 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3995 · July 3, 2013

Serial Number 28163033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2013

Serial Number 28165557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2013

Serial Number 28165557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 28164343 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 28166466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 28163449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2012

Serial Number 28162217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2012

Serial Number 28165683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 28162855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2012

Serial Number 28164926 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch