Pocket Watch Database

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: V555516
Grade: 573
Model: 20
Estimated Production Year: 1949
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 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: 15643.573G11.16S3964.1620M71.O7031.L2542.17J2674
Database Version: v52.246
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 (0.13%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.32% Analyzing 103 Sales

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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 · November 7, 2022

Serial Number V557125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2022

Serial Number V562424 was reported as accurate.

gegraham9 1 · September 18, 2021

Serial Number V559988 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is pendant set rather than lever set.
Otherwise the data match it.
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 6, 2021

Serial Number V558598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2021

Serial Number V558598 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · August 7, 2021

Serial Number V562539 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 293 · May 27, 2020

Serial Number V560076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2020

Serial Number V555831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2020

Serial Number V560462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2019

Serial Number V559988 was reported as accurate.

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

texnet 684 · October 15, 2018

Serial Number V557897 was reported as accurate.

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

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 293 · September 15, 2018

Serial Number V556608 was reported as accurate.

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

oukpik 4 · June 22, 2018

Serial Number V560984 was reported as accurate.

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

billbulen 15 · October 3, 2017

Serial Number V555663 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 8, 2017

Serial Number V561356 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 29, 2017

Serial Number V560583 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 14, 2017

Serial Number V557165 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 28, 2017

Serial Number V559464 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 12, 2017

Serial Number V558863 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 25, 2016

Serial Number V556997 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 22, 2016

Serial Number V556997 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 22, 2016

Serial Number V556997 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 10, 2016

Serial Number V559667 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 16, 2016

Serial Number V560214 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 28, 2016

Serial Number V562710 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 31, 2015

Serial Number V555292 was reported as accurate.

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

watchrepairman Supporter 28 · October 22, 2015

Serial Number V562076 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: V562076 Movement marked, "5 Adjustments"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Roberto 43 · November 11, 2013

Serial Number V560419 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number V558131 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Should be 5 adjustments, as engraved or stamped on
the back of the movement. Therefore it is
Railroad Grade. Correct?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · September 7, 2013

Serial Number V555136 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 25, 2012

Serial Number V562668 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 5 Adjustments

Anonymous · October 3, 2012

Serial Number V556608 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: V556608 shows adjusted to 5 positions on the
movements train plate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2012

Serial Number V557582 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3
Elgin Grade 573 Pocket Watch