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Access Date: March 20, 2023
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 571 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 571

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: R740608
Grade: 571
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 20
Estimated Production Year: 1952
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 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: 9
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078
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: 31 (1.03%)
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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 R740297 #297 Collection January 30, 2014
2 R740507 #507 Marketplace August 02, 2013
3 R740523 #523 Marketplace September 24, 2021
4 R740530 #530 Marketplace August 15, 2013
5 R740546 #546 Collection December 05, 2014
6
Image Credit: mellund 		R740608 #608 Collection January 01, 2018
7 R740786 #786 Marketplace September 07, 2013
8 R740874 #874 Marketplace July 25, 2022
9 R741353 #1353 Marketplace May 03, 2014
10 R741372 #1372 Marketplace November 26, 2012
11 R741460 #1460 Marketplace May 09, 2022
12 R741606 #1606 Marketplace July 26, 2021
13 R741624 #1624 Collection March 28, 2021
14 R741698 #1698 Collection November 20, 2014
15 R741758 #1758 Marketplace November 08, 2019
16 R741841 #1841 Marketplace January 13, 2014
17 R741870 #1870 Marketplace August 04, 2021
18 R741970 #1970 Marketplace February 18, 2013
19 R741977 #1977 Marketplace January 16, 2020
20 R742076 #2076 Inferred
21 R742078 #2078 Marketplace May 04, 2014
22 R742232 #2232 Marketplace July 13, 2014
23 R742354 #2354 Marketplace March 19, 2022
24 R742406 #2406 Marketplace June 10, 2018
25 R742420 #2420 Collection December 08, 2013
26 R742452 #2452 Marketplace June 27, 2014
27 R742674 #2674 Marketplace February 14, 2021
28 R742864 #2864 Marketplace March 31, 2016
29 R742887 #2887 Collection April 22, 2019
30 R742985 #2985 Collection December 31, 2018
31 R742989 #2989 Marketplace April 28, 2020
Standard Deviation of Known Examples: 821.89 (Expected: 866.17, Δ44.28/1.48%)

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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.

cmdraven 3567 · March 16, 2022

Serial Number R742354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2021

Serial Number R740530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2021

Serial Number R742674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2020

Serial Number R742719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number R742865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2020

Serial Number R742353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2020

Serial Number R742931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2020

Serial Number R740507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2019

Serial Number R742336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2019

Serial Number R742335 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2019

Serial Number R740053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2018

Serial Number R740231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2018

Serial Number R741841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2018

Serial Number R740231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2018

Serial Number R742575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2017

Serial Number R741841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2016

Serial Number R741940 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 9 to 6

Dew9501 1 · March 1, 2016

Serial Number R742041 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 9 to 6

Anonymous · January 23, 2016

Serial Number R740231 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 9 to 6

Anonymous · September 18, 2015

Serial Number R742076 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 9 to 6

redsox1 74 · November 20, 2014

Serial Number R741698 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 9 to 6

Anonymous · February 18, 2014

Serial Number R741471 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 9 to 6

alandye 52 · January 30, 2014

Serial Number R740297 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 9 to 6

Anonymous · April 22, 2013

Serial Number R742229 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 9 to 6

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number R742993 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 9 to 6

Anonymous · December 2, 2012

Serial Number R742076 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 9 ajustments
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6

Anonymous · May 6, 2012

Serial Number R741088 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6
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