Elgin B.W. Raymond Grade 571 Pocket Watch Circa 1951

Presenting an exceptional Elgin B.W. Raymond Grade 571 pocket watch manufactured in 1951. This highly collectible American pocket watch is especially significant because it comes from the very first production run of Grade 571 movements ever produced by Elgin. Over the course of production, only 26 runs of the Grade 571 were manufactured, making early examples particularly desirable among collectors of railroad and American pocket watches.

Named after Benjamin Wright Raymond, one of the most respected figures in railroad timekeeping history, the B.W. Raymond series represented some of Elgin's finest precision pocket watches. This Grade 571 exemplifies the quality and craftsmanship that made Elgin a leading American watch manufacturer throughout the 20th century.

The watch features a high-grade 21 jewel movement housed within a handsome yellow gold filled open face case. The signed nickel movement utilizes a reliable lever set mechanism, lever escapement, and durable ¾-plate layout, delivering the accuracy and dependability expected of a premium railroad-era timepiece.

Its pristine white single sunk porcelain dial displays bold black Arabic numerals and elegant spade hands, offering excellent legibility and timeless styling. The dial remains in exceptional condition, beautifully complementing the movement and case.

Whether you're a collector of Elgin watches, railroad pocket watches, or fine American horology, this first-run Grade 571 B.W. Raymond pocket watch represents an important chapter in Elgin's storied manufacturing history.

Key Features

• Authentic Elgin B.W. Raymond pocket watch
• Grade 571 movement
• Manufactured in 1951
• Serial Number F157986
• First production run of Grade 571 movements
• One of only 26 total production runs
• 21 jewel movement
• Lever set mechanism
• Lever escapement
• Signed Elgin movement
• Nickel ¾-plate movement layout
• 16-size open face pocket watch
• Yellow gold filled case
• White single sunk porcelain dial
• Black Arabic numerals
• Original-style spade hands
• Case in very good condition
• Movement in very good condition
• Dial in excellent condition
• Made in the USA

Details:

MAKE

Manufacturer: Elgin
Model: Grade 571
Country: USA
Type: Man’s
Serial #: F157986
Circa Date: 1951

CASE

Size: 16 Size.

Style: Open Face.

Material: Yellow Gold Filled.

Decorations:  Plain.

Conditions:  C  3  (The case is in Very Good condition)

DIAL

Color: White.

Type: Single sunk porcelain dial.

Numerals: Arabic Numerals.

Hands: Spade Hands.

Conditions:  D  2  (The dial is in Perfect condition)

MOVEMENT

Jewels: 21 Jewels.

Setting: Lever Set.

Escapement: Lever Escapement.

Material: Nickel.

Layout: ¾-Plate Layout.

Signed:  Yes.

Conditions:  M  3  (The movement is in Very Good condition)