Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 21278552 (Grade 344)

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101 YEARS OLD ELGIN 17j 10K GOLD FIELD HUNTER CASE GRADE 344 SIZE 12S

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Access Date: December 22, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 344

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	21278552
Grade:	344
Model:	2
Class:	113
Estimated Production Year:	1919
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	88 of 153
Grade/Model Total Production:	164,700
Size:	12s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
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:	10632.344G88.12S1553.122M749.H6105.P7834.17J1541
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.517
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	495.87
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	191.56
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.326%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-9.09% Analyzing 480 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 344

Target Profile: 12S-M2-17J-HNP-U

Elgin Grade 344 (All Variations): 164,700 ETP

12S: 164,700 100.00%
12s, Grade 344

12S-M2: 164,700 100.00%
12s, Grade 344, Model 2

12S-M2-17J: 164,700 100.00%
12s, Grade 344, Model 2, 17 Jewels

12S-M2-17J-HNP: 164,700 100.00%
12s, Grade 344, Model 2, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel

12S-M2-17J-HNP-U: 164,700 100.00%

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