My AD Puch-JC Higgins 3 speed hub was A Sturmey Archer AW3 with just a different looking hub shell (3 rings raised around the center)
any issues here is your local Guy .
Aaron's Bicycle Repair, Inc.
FWIW My wet weather (non disc frame) favorite is Drum brakes , but those are a whole new chore ..
S-A made, in 3 speed, too..