Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number N18342 (Grade 571)

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Access Date: March 21, 2023

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 571

B.W. Raymond, 8 Adjustments

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	N18342
Grade:	571
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	20
Estimated Production Year:	1951
Run Quantity:	10,000
Grade/Model Run:	11 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production:	564,000
Variant Est. Production:	48,000 (16S-M20-21J-ONL-A6PTI-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
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:	6
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Total Adjustments:	8
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	77078
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Database Version:	v50.306
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1,658.87
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	656.14
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.116%
Registry Population:	21 (0.21%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 571

Target Profile: 16S-M20-21J-ONL-A6PTI-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 571 (All Variations): 564,000 ETP
16S: 564,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 571
16S-M20: 564,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 571, Model 20
16S-M20-21J: 564,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 571, Model 20, 21 Jewels
16S-M20-21J-ONL: 564,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 571, Model 20, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M20-21J-ONL-A6PTI: 564,000 100.00%
16S-M20-21J-ONL-A6PTI-B.W. RAYMOND: 48,000 8.51%

Population Registry for This Run

	Image	Serial Number	Run Position	Primary Identification Method	Discovery Date
1		N10420	#420	Collection	October 11, 2018
2		N11583	#1583	Collection	October 10, 2018
3		N12766	#2766	Collection	April 14, 2018
4		N13143	#3143	Collection	September 07, 2019
5		N13194	#3194	Collection	April 01, 2017
6		N13203	#3203	Collection	July 19, 2019
7	Image Credit: WrongCentury	N13755	#3755	Collection	November 06, 2021
8		N13974	#3974	Collection	May 11, 2013
9	Image Credit: NickYorks	N14173	#4173	Collection	December 11, 2022
10		N14992	#4992	Collection	March 17, 2016
11		N15105	#5105	Collection	June 01, 2019
12		N15626	#5626	Inferred
13	Image Credit: tomkatcustom	N16121	#6121	Collection	October 14, 2019
14	Image Credit: pedrokeith	N17057	#7057	Collection	December 23, 2022
15		N17515	#7515	Collection	March 11, 2017
16		N17682	#7682	Collection	August 06, 2014
17	Image Credit: ngleasonmke	N17771	#7771	Collection	March 28, 2019
18		N17918	#7918	Inferred
19	Image Credit: TWW369	N18342	#8342	Collection	September 19, 2021
20		N18396	#8396	Collection	October 27, 2014
21		N19446	#9446	Inferred
Standard Deviation of Known Examples: 2,514.79 (Expected: 2,886.90, Δ372.10/3.72%)

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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 · February 24, 2023

Serial Number N14139 was reported as accurate.

NickYorks 11 · December 11, 2022

Serial Number N14173 was reported as accurate.

WrongCentury Supporter 24 · November 6, 2021

Serial Number N13755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2021

Serial Number N12691 was reported as accurate.

Sqwatch101 10 · April 16, 2021

Serial Number N16712 was reported as accurate.

Bill12341 9 · March 18, 2021

Serial Number N11125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2020

Serial Number N17328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2020

Serial Number N14176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2019

Serial Number N19717 was reported as accurate.

tomkatcustom 3 · October 14, 2019

Serial Number N16121 was reported as accurate.

ngleasonmke 5 · March 28, 2019

Serial Number N17771 was reported as accurate.

Ashraf 149 · March 23, 2019

Serial Number N19841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2019

Serial Number N18339 was reported as accurate.

Ranauro 1 · February 14, 2019

Serial Number N13901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2019

Serial Number N13901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2019

Serial Number N14412 was reported as accurate.

bogus22 Supporter 82 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number N10420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2018

Serial Number N18183 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 10, 2018

Serial Number N11583 was reported as accurate.

MrUniverse 1 · July 31, 2018

Serial Number N14569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2018

Serial Number N17062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2018

Serial Number N13365 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted to EIGHT positions written on movement.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "8 Adjustments" does not equate to "8 Positions." 8 Adjustments: 6 Positions + 1 Isochronism + 1 Temperature