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Access Date: December 11, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 345
Transit
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 18467894 | |
| Grade: | 345 | |
| Variation: | Transit | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Class: | 114 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1915 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 50 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 to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 4 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 596407, 77078, 585025 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 9262.345G50.12S1197.123M559.O3582.P6534.17J1286 | |
| Data Research: |
1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.505 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 12 (1.20%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 9.21% Analyzing 2,542 Sales | |
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Research Note: Some researchers classify this run as an arbitrary unofficial grade "997" for research purposes. "997" is not a factory grade designation. This run is classified as Grade "345" in all company serial lists.
#18467242: Verified as Two-Tone without "Transit" or adjustment markings. #18467894 Verified as Marked "Transit" (Two-Tone Finish). #18467987 Verified as Marked "Transit" (Two-Tone Finish). |
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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 12 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 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.
tctimepieces Supporter 112 · September 1, 2024
Serial Number 18467145 was reported as accurate.
cjbrem Supporter 936 · March 28, 2024
Serial Number 18467272 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 13, 2021
Serial Number 18467414 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 3, 2021
Serial Number 18467716 was reported as accurate.
Urbanops 51 · June 29, 2017
Serial Number 18467987 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 22, 2014
Serial Number 18467703 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 · March 4, 2013
Serial Number 18467776 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Transit -- Tutone
Double roller
Double roller
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · November 24, 2012
Serial Number 18467554 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Transit , Tutone , Double roller
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes
Anonymous · June 12, 2012
Serial Number 18467314 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
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