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: 30723081 Question Mark
Grade: 345 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 196 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: 13467.345G196.12S2314.123M1168.O6283.P10472.17J2117 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
21 (0.53%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.89% Analyzing 2,545 Sales 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.


Anonymous · December 4, 2020

Serial Number 30725277 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · October 5, 2018

Serial Number 30725708 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 30725277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2016

Serial Number 30725227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 30725697 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12S OPEN FACE.
17 JEWEL
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 341 to 345
Size changed from 16 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · January 10, 2014

Serial Number 30723563 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch movement is a 12s not a 16s...it is an
open face not a hunting configuration, is stem
wind stem set not lever set and is marked Elgin
Natl Watch Co not B W Raymond
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 341 to 345
Size changed from 16 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 30725585 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 341 to 345
Size changed from 16 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 30725313 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12S 17J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 341 to 345
Size changed from 16 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · September 16, 2012

Serial Number 30724090 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 341 to 345
Size changed from 16 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · May 6, 2012

Serial Number 30.725.733 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch movement is a 12s not a 16s...it is an
open face not a hunting configuration, is stem
wind stem set not lever set and is marked Elgin
Natl Watch Co not B W Raymond
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 341 to 345
Size changed from 16 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4
Elgin Grade 345 Pocket Watch