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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: H718686 Question Mark
Grade: 573 Question Mark
Model: 20 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1950 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 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: 15287.573G4.16S3907.1620M14.O6943.L2509.17J2552 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.479 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
12 (0.24%) 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.


Anonymous · December 15, 2023

Serial Number H722501 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2022

Serial Number H722174 was reported as accurate.

renrut 9 · January 14, 2021

Serial Number H720727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2020

Serial Number H720166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2020

Serial Number H719482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2019

Serial Number H722052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2019

Serial Number H720398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2017

Serial Number H719498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2017

Serial Number H718968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2016

Serial Number H722521 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: HI, MY 573 ELGIN IS STAMPED ON THE MOVEMENT
ADUSTED TO 5 POSTIONS, YOUR INFORMATION HERE SAY'S
THREE. ALSO IT IS A 17 RUBY JEWEL MOVMENT
Curator Response: "Five Adjustments" does not mean it is adjusted to five positions. 5 Adjustments = 3 Positions, Temperature, and Isochronism.

Anonymous · November 18, 2016

Serial Number H722916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2016

Serial Number H722521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2015

Serial Number H718219 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 24, 2014

Serial Number H718362 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 11, 2014

Serial Number H722373 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 8, 2014

Serial Number H722925 was reported as accurate.

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

jocozig50 2 · February 3, 2014

Serial Number H721898 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting is Pendant (Stem).
Adjusted to positions: 5
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

jocozig50 2 · February 3, 2014

Serial Number H721898 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 30, 2014

Serial Number H720006 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 · August 19, 2013

Serial Number H720239 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 19, 2013

Serial Number H720739 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number H719745 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · March 10, 2013

Serial Number H718863 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number H718347 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 1, 2013

Serial Number H718299 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 31, 2012

Serial Number H719745 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 6, 2012

Serial Number H719745 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
Elgin Grade 573 Pocket Watch