1954 Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 16s Grade 571 Lever Set 21 Jewels 9 Adjustments

Watch Overview

This Elgin B.W. Raymond pocket watch, produced in 1954 and made in U.S.A., stands as one of the finest examples of American railroad-grade precision. Designed for professional railroad service, it features a clean white enamel dial with bold black Arabic numerals, a clear minute track, and large blue steel hands for excellent legibility. The sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock completes its timeless and functional aesthetic.

It is powered by the B. W. Raymond Grade 571 mechanical movement, featuring 21 jewels, lever-set, and adjusted to 6 positions, temperature, and isochronism — a true testament to mid-century American engineering. Built to meet stringent railroad standards, it remains a symbol of precision and craftsmanship.

The watch is housed in a 49.7mm round 10K gold-filled case, with smooth polished surfaces, a screw bezel and back, and classic open-face configuration. In good vintage condition, it shows light signs of wear consistent with age. Fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, this fine Elgin timepiece runs accurately and is ready to wear or display as part of any serious vintage watch collection.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Elgin
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Model: B. W. Raymond
• Year / Era: 1954 - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: White
• Features: Black Arabic numerals, bold minute track and large matching blue steel hands. Sub-seconds at 6 o'clock.
• Closure: Open Face

Movement

• Type: Mechanical
• Caliber: B. W. Raymond Grade 571 9ADJ
• Jewels: 21
• Movement Functions:
  • Manual-winding
  • Central hours and minutes
  • Small-seconds
  • Model 20
  • Size 16s
  • Lever-set
  • Railroad grade
  • Adjusted 6 positions, temperature and isochronism
  • Total adjustments 9
  • Serial Number I272532

Case & Band

• Material: 10K yellow gold filled
• Case Shape: Round - Smooth
• Bezel: Screw - Smooth
• Back: Screw
• Crown: Lever-set
• Case Back Markings: Cased and Timed by Elgin Watch Co. - 10K Gold Filled - Keystone - K039626

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 49.7
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 54.5
• Case Thickness: 14.1

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch remains in good condition, showing some signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Strong case and bezel, as well as a white enamel dial. The pocket watch holder is not included in the purchase.
• Extras: This timepiece has been fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, confirming that it runs accurately. It is ready to wear.

History & Legacy of Elgin

By the early 20th century, Elgin was producing over 1 million watches per year and was the largest producer of fine watches in the world. Lord Elgin – one of the high-end product lines produced by the Elgin Watch Company, was introduced in the late 1930s and continued through the 1950s. The Lord Elgin watches were known for their precision movements and elegant designs and were often marketed as luxury watches. Lord Elgin watches were also known for their innovative features, such as shock-resistant, self-winding movements and fancy shape cases and crystals.

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