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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 573 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 573

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: H648830 Question Mark
Grade: 573 Question Mark
Model: 20 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1950 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 11 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 119,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 114,000 (16S-M20-17J-ONL-A3PTI) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15599.573G9.16S3957.1620M64.O7020.L2537.17J2656 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
358.28 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
138.39 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.235% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (0.26%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.73% Analyzing 104 Sales Question Mark

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number H648758 was reported as accurate.

lewtur Supporter 23 · September 3, 2022

Serial Number H649220 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · September 8, 2021

Serial Number H649451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2020

Serial Number H649816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2019

Serial Number H647722 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · December 20, 2018

Serial Number H648830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2018

Serial Number H644281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2017

Serial Number H647195 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Look here, This is a 1949!

http://elginwatches.org/cgi-bin/elgin_sn?sn=H6471
95&action=search
Curator Response: Your reference is a secondary source with estimated production years extrapolated from serial numbers. Calculations with this method are purely educated guesses and are expected to vary by +/- 3 years, or even more in some cases. Please let us know if you have primary factory sources that specify accurate production dates for this range.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · August 7, 2017

Serial Number H647195 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Dogless 2 · April 19, 2017

Serial Number H647394 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · March 11, 2017

Serial Number H647195 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad Grade = YES!!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

lewtur Supporter 23 · November 12, 2016

Serial Number H649220 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · May 5, 2016

Serial Number H647559 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · February 27, 2016

Serial Number H649529 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · January 3, 2016

Serial Number H644169 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · June 2, 2015

Serial Number H645594 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

ken506marlin 85 · January 22, 2015

Serial Number H647372 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

hommer 29 · September 22, 2014

Serial Number H646381 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · May 10, 2014

Serial Number H649696 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · January 30, 2014

Serial Number H647976 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · December 3, 2013

Serial Number H649146 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number H647235 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number H647235 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number H647371 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · January 8, 2013

Serial Number H647372 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · January 6, 2013

Serial Number H643446 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · January 6, 2013

Serial Number H643446 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · November 3, 2012

Serial Number H649015 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted to 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · June 2, 2012

Serial Number H649780 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3
Elgin Grade 573 Pocket Watch