Description

Elgin National Watch Co. – Railroad Grade: 571 – B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: P803373
Grade: 571
Model: 20
Estimated Production Year: 1953
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 26
Total Production: 563,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Open face
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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

Elgin B.W. Raymond Railroad Grade 571 Housed in Popular Style 3055 Streamline Case

This Elgin Grade 571, produced in 1953, is one of the Elgin Watch Company’s most popular railroad grade pocket watches. It rivaled the famous Hamilton Grade 992 in popularity and production numbers with 563,000 of the Elgin Grade 571 produced.

The dial, movement, and hands are in excellent condition, while the case shows the normal amount of wear one would expect for a pocket watch that saw use on the railways of America during the mid 20th century. During its years in service on the railways, this watch was well maintained and treated with respectful care by its previous users.

While the Grade 571 movement is exciting, this watch also features a popular B.W. Raymond dial with the name printed on the dial, a rather uncommon feature. This fantastic dial is a Boxcar style Montogomery safety dial also quite popular among collectors today, and it is highlighted with exquisite blue steel hands.

It is a fine vintage timepiece for daily wear or an outstanding railroad-grade watch to display in your collection or as a start to a family heirloom tradition.

$1,750

In stock

DETAILS

Overall Condition: Very Good
Case: Keystone J. Boss 10K Gold Fill, shows pocket wear – very good
Dial: Single sunk Montgomery safety dial – excellent
Hands – Blue Steel – excellent
Movement: Excellent

Warranty: Full one-year warranty.
Service: All our treasured timepieces are completely disassembled, expertly cleaned, and oiled using the finest quality watch oil and gear grease and adjusted for accuracy.

Included with all orders: quality gift box, velvet pouch, tarnish-free paper, display stand (pictured), and polishing cloth
Orders under: $2,500 are shipped Fed Ex 3 Day with signature confirmation.
Orders over: $2,500 are shipped FedEx Overnight with signature confirmation.

Description

Elgin National Watch Co. – Railroad Grade: 571 – B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: P803373
Grade: 571
Model: 20
Estimated Production Year: 1953
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 26
Total Production: 563,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Open face
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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