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Access Date: November 10, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 334
Official RR Standard
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 12281294 | |
| Grade: | 334 | |
| Model: | 11 | |
| Class: | 121 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1906 | |
| Run Quantity: | 500 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,500 | |
| Grade/Model Unrealized Production: | 500 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Circular | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Serif (Decorative) | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Ball | |
| Pallet Jewel Material: | Sapphire | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | No | |
| Adjustment Tolerance: | [30] DU/PU Reg. +/- 30 s/24hrs. | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| U.S. Patents: | 565955, D26267, 77078, 347272 | |
| Movement Markings: | Official RR Standard Ball Watch Co. Cleveland, O. 333 Double Roller Trade Mark 21 Jewels Sapphire Pallets Safety Pinion Adjusted. Patented Nov. 17, 85. Pat. Aug. 18, 96. |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 5383.334G2.18S2476.1811M7.O1701.L1708.21J139 | |
| Data Research: |
1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.431 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 4.51 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.69 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.003% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 10 (2.00%) | |
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Research Note: Recorded in original serial lists as Grade "Special." Observations indicate only the first 500 in the run designated for 1,000 were actually manufactured. Movements Marked "333."
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 334
Target Profile: 18S-M11-21J-ONL-A
| Elgin Grade 334 (All Variations): 1,500 ETP |
| 18S: 1,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 334 |
| 18S-M11: 1,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 334, Model 11 |
| 18S-M11-21J: 1,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 334, Model 11, 21 Jewels |
| 18S-M11-21J-ONL: 1,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 334, Model 11, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
| 18S-M11-21J-ONL-A: 1,500 100.00% |
| NOTE: 2,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 500 Never Manufactured |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 10 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.
Anonymous · July 8, 2023
Serial Number 12281131 was reported as accurate.
brg404 32 · May 21, 2022
Serial Number 12281381 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 4, 2022
Serial Number 12281468 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 3, 2022
Serial Number 12281468 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 16, 2021
Serial Number 12281294 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 4, 2020
Serial Number 12281258 was reported as accurate.
jacobwalls07 143 · December 4, 2018
Serial Number 12281405 was reported as accurate.
barberr1 67 · February 3, 2018
Serial Number 12281285 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 2, 2015
Serial Number 12281137 was reported as accurate.
bamadadof3a Supporter 45 · February 4, 2015
Serial Number 12281192 was reported as inaccurate.
besides the jewels the rest looks correct
Anonymous · December 31, 2014
Serial Number 12281491 was reported as accurate.
