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Access Date: March 20, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 345
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 29974408 | |
| Grade: | 345 | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Class: | 114 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1927 | |
| Run Quantity: | 10,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 189 of 205 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 740,900 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 726,900 (12S-M3-17J-ONP-U) | |
| Size: | 12s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby & Sapphire | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| 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: | 13298.345G189.12S2272.123M1147.O6178.P10311.17J2088 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.623 | |
| 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 | 45 (0.45%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 18.92% Analyzing 2,561 Sales | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 345
Target Profile: 12S-M3-17J-ONP-U
| 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-ONP: 737,900 99.60% 12s, Grade 345, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
Other: 3,000
Other Configs or Unclassified |
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| 12S-M3-17J-ONP-U: 726,900 98.11% | Other: 11,000
Other Adjustments or Unclassified |
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 45 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.
Rcardkidz 4389 · June 3, 2024
Serial Number 29970530 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 30, 2024
Serial Number 29975291 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 6, 2024
Serial Number 29977599 was reported as accurate.
cbzimm Supporter 482 · December 28, 2023
Serial Number 29975823 was reported as accurate.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · May 24, 2021
Serial Number 29975040 was reported as accurate.
Rcardkidz 4389 · May 3, 2021
Serial Number 29970784 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 4097 · September 23, 2020
Serial Number 29978615 was reported as accurate.
timkarp 2 · August 26, 2020
Serial Number 29976856 was reported as accurate.
Timoleon 1 · July 30, 2020
Serial Number 29977822 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 30, 2020
Serial Number 29977822 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 13, 2020
Serial Number 29977975 was reported as accurate.
casiowiz 8 · March 2, 2020
Serial Number 29974483 was reported as accurate.
diamondjoe 27 · February 13, 2020
Serial Number 29974709 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 12, 2019
Serial Number 29973948 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 11, 2019
Serial Number 29972817 was reported as accurate.
scottyS 4 · December 28, 2018
Serial Number 29975448 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 15, 2018
Serial Number 29969572 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 634 · February 19, 2018
Serial Number 29977528 was reported as accurate.
tkarter 184 · August 14, 2017
Serial Number 29978242 was reported as accurate.
tkarter 184 · August 12, 2017
Serial Number 29978242 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 15, 2017
Serial Number 29977528 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 8, 2016
Serial Number 29969142 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 2, 2016
Serial Number 29975525 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 2, 2016
Serial Number 29975525 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 6, 2015
Serial Number 29973249 was reported as accurate.
Spazmodium 5 · March 2, 2015
Serial Number 29969279 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 5, 2014
Serial Number 29973562 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 29, 2014
Serial Number 29974937 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 22, 2014
Serial Number 29972235 was reported as accurate.
volksbar187 43 · August 29, 2013
Serial Number 29975142 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 21, 2013
Serial Number 29975017 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 3, 2013
Serial Number 29978706 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 2, 2013
Serial Number 29978706 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 29, 2012
Serial Number 29970105 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 29, 2012
Serial Number 29971897 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 10, 2012
Serial Number 29977176 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 22, 2012
Serial Number 29978706 was reported as inaccurate.
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matches.except the case is 14K gold filled by the
Philadelphia Watch Case Co.
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