Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 571 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 571

B.W. Raymond - 8 or 9 Adjustments

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: S953587
Grade: 571
Model: 20
Estimated Production Year: 1952
Run Quantity: 11,000
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 564,000
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
Case: Various
Database Version: v50.869
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,639.10
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: 44 (0.40%)
Research Note: #S951736: Verified as 21 Jewels.

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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.


awalker1829 Supporter 39 · February 4, 2023

Serial Number S952205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2022

Serial Number S957438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2022

Serial Number S956685 was reported as accurate.

KD44349 Supporter 1 · August 20, 2022

Serial Number S953014 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2022

Serial Number S960569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2022

Serial Number S954169 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2022

Serial Number S954169 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · June 8, 2022

Serial Number S952205 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · August 24, 2021

Serial Number S953413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2021

Serial Number S955671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2021

Serial Number S955671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2020

Serial Number S959573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2020

Serial Number S954091 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: BW RAYMOND
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · September 3, 2020

Serial Number S960366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2020

Serial Number S954986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2020

Serial Number S951854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2020

Serial Number S956546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2020

Serial Number S956546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2020

Serial Number S956546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2020

Serial Number S956546 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 246 · October 20, 2019

Serial Number S955282 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mvt marked as B W Raymond

darkstar 246 · October 20, 2019

Serial Number S955282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2019

Serial Number S952614 was reported as accurate.

natgoldex Supporter 5 · August 13, 2019

Serial Number S961156 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2019

Serial Number S958970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2019

Serial Number S958688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2019

Serial Number S959319 was reported as accurate.

Andrew9000 79 · January 16, 2019

Serial Number S953587 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 19, 2018

Serial Number S956861 was reported as accurate.

corebit 24 · November 13, 2018

Serial Number S957096 was reported as accurate.

todix144 76 · November 11, 2018

Serial Number S958413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2018

Serial Number S958256 was reported as accurate.

clockingscotty 108 · January 11, 2018

Serial Number S959387 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Perhaps positions plus temp = 8 adjustments?
This reads:
ELGIN 571 U-S-A
S 959387 (LINE) 8 ADJUSTMENTS (LINE) 21 JEWELS
Curator Response: 8 Adjustments: 5 Positions + 1 Isochronism + 1 Heat + 1 Cold

amcfarlane Supporter 30 · October 20, 2017

Serial Number S960053 was reported as accurate.

todix144 76 · July 28, 2017

Serial Number S958413 was reported as accurate.

garydurie 11 · April 29, 2017

Serial Number S956536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2017

Serial Number S957025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2017

Serial Number S957025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2017

Serial Number S961267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2016

Serial Number S961422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2016

Serial Number S958114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2016

Serial Number S960527 was reported as accurate.

giptwatchrepair 26 · May 12, 2016

Serial Number S955963 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2016

Serial Number S953683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2016

Serial Number S961963 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have serial number S961963 and it is marked "9
ADJUSTMENTS"
Curator Response: 9 Adjustments: 6 Positions + 1 Isochronism + 1 Heat + 1 Cold

Anonymous · January 23, 2016

Serial Number S957013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2015

Serial Number S955940 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mvt #S955940..BW Raymond has 8 Adj and 21J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j

Anonymous · October 30, 2015

Serial Number S955940 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j

vicksw 1 · September 15, 2015

Serial Number S956567 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My s/n S956567 is a 21jewel watch.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j

Anonymous · January 21, 2015

Serial Number S957246 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Elgin Grade 571 Pocket Watch