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Access Date: November 21, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 345
Transit
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 18531458 | |
| Grade: | 345 | |
| Variation: | Transit | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Class: | 114 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1915 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 51 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: | 9305.345G51.12S1206.123M564.O3603.P6576.17J1291 | |
| Data Research: |
1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.449 | |
| 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 | 5 (0.50%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 5.19% Analyzing 2,540 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.
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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 5 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 6, 2022
Serial Number 18531458 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 7, 2020
Serial Number 18531672 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 16, 2020
Serial Number 18531486 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 · July 7, 2012
Serial Number 18531397 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Sould be and Elgin Transit two tone movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
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