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Access Date: March 18, 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.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 634 · February 19, 2018
Serial Number 29977528 was reported as accurate.
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