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Access Date: June 30, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 345
Transit
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 18182075 | |
| Grade: | 345 | |
| Variation: | Transit | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Class: | 114 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1915 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 49 of 205 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 740,900 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 3,000 (12S-M3-17J-OTP) | |
| Size: | 12s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby & Sapphire | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Two-Tone | |
| 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: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 4 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 596407, 77078, 585025 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 9083.345G49.12S1154.123M533.O3498.P6358.17J1268 | |
| Data Research: |
1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.352 | |
| 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: | 6 (0.60%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 0% Analyzing 2,521 Sales | |
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Research Note: Some databases classify this run as an unofficial grade "997" for research purposes. However, this is not a factory designation. This run is comprised of Grade 345 movements.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 345
Target Profile: 12S-M3-17J-OTP-A4P-TRANSIT
| Elgin Grade 345 (All Variations): 740,900 ETP | |
| 12S: 740,900 100.00% 12s, Grade 345 |
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| 12S-M3: 740,900 100.00% 12s, Grade 345, Model 3 |
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| 12S-M3-17J: 740,900 100.00% 12s, Grade 345, Model 3, 17 Jewels |
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| 12S-M3-17J-OTP: 3,000 0.40% 12s, Grade 345, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Two-Tone |
Other: 737,900
Other Configs or Unclassified |
| 12S-M3-17J-OTP-A4P: 3,000 0.40% | |
| 12S-M3-17J-OTP-A4P-TRANSIT: 3,000 0.40% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 6 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 · February 19, 2022
Serial Number 18182867 was reported as accurate.
JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 16, 2021
Serial Number 18182332 was reported as accurate.
haskell 53 · January 26, 2015
Serial Number 18182326 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 997 to 345
haskell 53 · January 13, 2015
Serial Number 18182351 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: The grade is 997. 2 tone demaskeening only
produced for 1 year 1915. marked TRANSIT. there
were only 1000 made in grade 997.
produced for 1 year 1915. marked TRANSIT. there
were only 1000 made in grade 997.
Curator Response: Grade 997 is not a factory designation. In factory documentation, this run is designated as grade 345. Some lookup sites use the Grade 997 classification to facilitate grouping of the two-tone movements, but they are officially Grade 345.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · December 20, 2014
Serial Number 18182835 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: It is marked transit. and is 2 tone and adjusted
to 4 positions.
to 4 positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · May 27, 2013
Serial Number 18182326 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · May 6, 2013
Serial Number 18182326 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Engraved in movement: Adjusted to 4 positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
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