Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number U938031 (Grade 573)

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Access Date: April 23, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 573

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	U938031
Grade:	573
Model:	20
Estimated Production Year:	1947
Run Quantity:	4,000
Grade/Model Run:	10 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:	15617.573G10.16S3960.1620M67.O7024.L2539.17J2663
Database Version:	v52.245
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:	11 (0.28%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-9.32% Analyzing 103 Sales

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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 Other Adjustments or Unclassified

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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 · August 30, 2021

Serial Number U937314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2021

Serial Number U938308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2021

Serial Number U938308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2018

Serial Number U938299 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have this serial# U938299
Movement is marked 5 adjustments, not 3.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "5 Adjustments" does not equate to "5 Positions." 5 Adjustments: 3 Positions + 1 Isochronism + 1 Temperature