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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: 29857390
Grade: 345
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 188 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: 13271.345G188.12S2265.123M1144.O6163.P10286.17J2082
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: 23 (0.26%)
$ 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 · January 14, 2024

Serial Number 29859159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2022

Serial Number 29858545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2022

Serial Number 29856227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2022

Serial Number 29852078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 29858088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2021

Serial Number 29858111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 29858111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 29852848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2020

Serial Number 29855480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2019

Serial Number 29858760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2019

Serial Number 29859593 was reported as accurate.

fweepa 29 · October 29, 2018

Serial Number 29856364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2018

Serial Number 29858745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2018

Serial Number 29856929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2018

Serial Number 29858189 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 29852845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 29853872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2017

Serial Number 29853872 was reported as accurate.

staschcollectables 28 · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 29853569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2016

Serial Number 29858756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2016

Serial Number 29858598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2016

Serial Number 29856199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2016

Serial Number 29853872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2016

Serial Number 29853374 was reported as accurate.

Diopside 83 · April 27, 2016

Serial Number 29855420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2015

Serial Number 29860389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2015

Serial Number 29853329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2014

Serial Number 29859747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2014

Serial Number 29852450 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 9, 2014

Serial Number 29857715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 29856211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 29859124 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 29859418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2012

Serial Number 29857760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2012

Serial Number 29855635 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2012

Serial Number 29853828 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch