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: 29969279 Question Mark
Grade: 345 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 189 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: 13298.345G189.12S2272.123M1147.O6178.P10311.17J2087 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 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
45 (0.45%) 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.


Rcardkidz 4044 · June 3, 2024

Serial Number 29970530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2024

Serial Number 29975291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2024

Serial Number 29977599 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · December 28, 2023

Serial Number 29975823 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5264 · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 29975040 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4044 · May 3, 2021

Serial Number 29970784 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4041 · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 29978615 was reported as accurate.

timkarp 2 · August 26, 2020

Serial Number 29976856 was reported as accurate.

Timoleon 1 · July 30, 2020

Serial Number 29977822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2020

Serial Number 29977822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2020

Serial Number 29977975 was reported as accurate.

casiowiz 8 · March 2, 2020

Serial Number 29974483 was reported as accurate.

diamondjoe 27 · February 13, 2020

Serial Number 29974709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2019

Serial Number 29973948 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 29972817 was reported as accurate.

scottyS 4 · December 28, 2018

Serial Number 29975448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 29969572 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 628 · February 19, 2018

Serial Number 29977528 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · August 14, 2017

Serial Number 29978242 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · August 12, 2017

Serial Number 29978242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2017

Serial Number 29977528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2016

Serial Number 29969142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2016

Serial Number 29975525 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 2, 2016

Serial Number 29975525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2015

Serial Number 29973249 was reported as accurate.

Spazmodium 5 · March 2, 2015

Serial Number 29969279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2014

Serial Number 29973562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 29974937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2014

Serial Number 29972235 was reported as accurate.

volksbar187 43 · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 29975142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 29975017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 29978706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2013

Serial Number 29978706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2012

Serial Number 29970105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 29971897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2012

Serial Number 29977176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2012

Serial Number 29978706 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Elgin is a 16 size for certain, measures a
little over 36 mm. The rest of your information
matches.except the case is 14K gold filled by the
Philadelphia Watch Case Co.
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch