Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 12397326 (Grade 347)

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Access Date: April 19, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 347

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	12397326
Grade:	347
Variation:	G.M. Wheeler
Model:	3
Class:	112
Estimated Production Year:	1906
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 20
Grade/Model Total Production:	20,000
Variant Est. Production:	2,000 (12S-M3-17J-ONP-A3PT-G.M. WHEELER)
Size:	12s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	3
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 585025
Movement Markings:	G.M. Wheeler Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 17 Jewels Safety Pinion Adjusted
Data Research:	1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	5457.347G1.12S371.123M157.O1731.P3150.17J611
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	60.21
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	23.21
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.040%
Registry Population:	7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	13.75% Analyzing 92 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 347

Target Profile: 12S-M3-17J-ONP-A3PT-G.M. WHEELER

Elgin Grade 347 (All Variations): 20,000 ETP
12S: 20,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 347
12S-M3: 20,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 347, Model 3
12S-M3-17J: 20,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 347, Model 3, 17 Jewels
12S-M3-17J-ONP: 20,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 347, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
12S-M3-17J-ONP-A3PT: 20,000 100.00%
12S-M3-17J-ONP-A3PT-G.M. WHEELER: 2,000 10.00%

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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 · September 15, 2019

Serial Number 12397689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 12397324 was reported as accurate.