Pocket Watch Database

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: 30725606
Grade: 345
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1928
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 196 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 13466.345G196.12S2314.123M1168.O6283.P10472.17J2117
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.296
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: 21 (0.53%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.33% Analyzing 2,512 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 · December 4, 2020

Serial Number 30725277 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4002 · 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