Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 345

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 28480544 Question Mark
Grade: 345 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 175 of 205 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 740,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 726,900 (12S-M3-17J-ONP-U) Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface 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: 12931.345G175.12S2173.123M1094.O5941.P9966.17J2016 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.469 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,230.68 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
861.95 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.464% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
48 (0.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.19% Analyzing 2,540 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 · November 25, 2020

Serial Number 28475516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2020

Serial Number 28476584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2020

Serial Number 28478946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2020

Serial Number 28474434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2020

Serial Number 28473379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2019

Serial Number 28480050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 28474660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2018

Serial Number 28475927 was reported as accurate.

jrussell2002 105 · January 3, 2018

Serial Number 28477900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2017

Serial Number 28475072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2017

Serial Number 28479829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2015

Serial Number 28475076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2014

Serial Number 28474551 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · October 4, 2014

Serial Number 28477792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2014

Serial Number 28477725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 28476241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 28477366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 28480544 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 28480544 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2013

Serial Number 28476603 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Setting: Pendant
Not Pendent
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · December 4, 2012

Serial Number 28475377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2012

Serial Number 28479995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2012

Serial Number 28473794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2012

Serial Number 28473794 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch