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Access Date: April 15, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 573 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 573

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: J384385
Grade: 573
Model: 20
Estimated Production Year: 1948
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 119,000
Variant Est. Production: 114,000 (16S-M20-17J-ONL-A3PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Total Adjustments: 5
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15329.573G5.16S3917.1620M24.O6960.L2514.17J2568
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 358.28
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 138.39
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.235%
Registry Population: 12 (0.30%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 573

Target Profile: 16S-M20-17J-ONL-A3PTI

Elgin Grade 573 (All Variations): 119,000 ETP
16S: 119,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 573
16S-M20: 119,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 573, Model 20
16S-M20-17J: 119,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 573, Model 20, 17 Jewels
16S-M20-17J-ONL: 119,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 573, Model 20, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M20-17J-ONL-A3PTI: 114,000 95.80% Other: 5,000
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Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 12 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.

Anonymous · January 6, 2024

Serial Number J383540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2023

Serial Number J383540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2021

Serial Number J383834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2020

Serial Number J385092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2019

Serial Number J383917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2019

Serial Number J383534 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2017

Serial Number J385681 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 29, 2016

Serial Number J385520 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 10, 2016

Serial Number J383454 was reported as accurate.

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

bwalder 137 · January 8, 2016

Serial Number J384657 was reported as accurate.

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

bwalder 137 · January 5, 2016

Serial Number J384657 was reported as accurate.

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

bwalder 137 · January 5, 2016

Serial Number J384657 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 25, 2015

Serial Number J384652 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number J386713 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number J386713 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number J386713 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number J386713 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number J386713 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 24, 2014

Serial Number J383347 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 16, 2014

Serial Number J383347 was reported as inaccurate.

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

marc01 9 · February 13, 2014

Serial Number J384762 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 · December 16, 2013

Serial Number J383017 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 29, 2013

Serial Number J383017 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 26, 2013

Serial Number J383017 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number J384417 was reported as accurate.

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