Description
Elgin Silver Pocket Watch – White Dial, Arabic Numerals – 17 Jewels. Inside is a genuine Elgin National Watch Co. • Jewels: 17 jewels. • Dial presents well overall. • Era: Art Deco period styling. • Case style: Open face. • Markings: Double Roller. Up for sale is a vintage Elgin 17 jewel pocket watch in an attractive Art Deco silver-tone case. This watch features a clean white dial with bold black Arabic numerals, red outer minute track, and a sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The case has a nice engraved back design with vertical striping and a central cartouche area. Inside is a genuine Elgin National Watch Co. U.S.A. movement, marked 17 jewels and double roller, serial number 19796840. The movement has attractive damaskeening and presents very nicely for display. The watch is currently running, but as with all vintage mechanical watches, I have not tested it for exact accuracy or long-term timekeeping, so service should be expected if you want regular dependable use. Item details: • Brand: Elgin • Movement: Mechanical hand-wind • Jewels: 17 jewels • Markings: Double Roller • Serial number: 19796840 • Dial: White with black Arabic numerals and red outer minute markers • Sub-seconds: Yes, at 6 o’clock • Case style: Open face • Case finish: Silver-tone / white metal appearance • Era: Art Deco period styling • Country of manufacture: USA Condition notes: • Running at time of listing • Movement is clean-looking and nicely marked • Dial presents well overall • Case shows normal age-related wear, surface scratches, and handling marks • Crown and bow are present • Vintage watch sold as-is, as shown in photos • Please review all pictures carefully, as they are part of the description