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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: 29427200
Grade: 345
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 184 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: 13171.345G184.12S2241.123M1131.O6098.P10194.17J2064
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: 44 (0.49%)
$ 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 · February 16, 2024

Serial Number 29431942 was reported as accurate.

Mobluegrass Supporter 40 · September 30, 2023

Serial Number 29427417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2021

Serial Number 29434660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2021

Serial Number 29431684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 29433891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2020

Serial Number 29433364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 29431696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2020

Serial Number 29430448 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything is correct except the movement is
marked adjusted number of positions is not
indicated.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Joef21 162 · July 1, 2020

Serial Number 29428933 was reported as accurate.

gdpnmp74 37 · January 4, 2020

Serial Number 29432138 was reported as accurate.

todix144 76 · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 29427200 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · February 20, 2018

Serial Number 29433260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2018

Serial Number 29432420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2017

Serial Number 29434118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2016

Serial Number 29434118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2015

Serial Number 29426672 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 2, 2015

Serial Number 29429083 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

spyder 2 · February 13, 2015

Serial Number 29427031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2015

Serial Number 29427031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2014

Serial Number 29432859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2014

Serial Number 29426437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 29427771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 29429083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number 29429083 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 29, 2013

Serial Number 29428933 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 29, 2013

Serial Number 29428933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 29432568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2012

Serial Number 29426258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2012

Serial Number 29430580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2012

Serial Number 29434391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2012

Serial Number 29428004 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch