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: 28480544
Grade: 345
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 175 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: 12930.345G175.12S2173.123M1094.O5941.P9966.17J2016
Database Version: v52.204
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: 48 (0.60%)
$ 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 · 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 92 · 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