Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 30205961 (Grade 345)

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Access Date: April 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 345

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	30205961
Grade:	345
Model:	3
Class:	114
Estimated Production Year:	1928
Run Quantity:	10,000
Grade/Model Run:	191 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:	13343.345G191.12S2284.123M1153.O6208.P10355.17J2095
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	2,230.68
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:	63 (0.63%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-1.28% Analyzing 2,509 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 345

Target Profile: 12S-M3-17J-ONP-U

Elgin Grade 345 (All Variations): 740,900 ETP
12S: 740,900 100.00% 12s, Grade 345
12S-M3: 740,900 100.00% 12s, Grade 345, Model 3
12S-M3-17J: 740,900 100.00% 12s, Grade 345, Model 3, 17 Jewels
12S-M3-17J-ONP: 737,900 99.60% 12s, Grade 345, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel		Other: 3,000 Other Configs or Unclassified
12S-M3-17J-ONP-U: 726,900 98.11%	Other: 11,000 Other Adjustments or Unclassified

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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.

cmdraven 3991 · January 2, 2024

Serial Number 30202235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2021

Serial Number 30199728 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 30201844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2021

Serial Number 30201844 was reported as inaccurate.

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Anonymous · March 15, 2021

Serial Number 30199052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2020

Serial Number 30200366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2019

Serial Number 30198431 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3459 · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 30207583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2019

Serial Number 30204999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 30205739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 30205739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2018

Serial Number 30207348 was reported as accurate.