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This is an accurately restored example of a men’s Elgin military
style sterling silver cased watch that bridges the gap between the wire
lug W.W.I era and the art deco watches that would dominate the market
by the end of the 1920s. While it looks similar to a watch from the
Great War it was made in 1923 and it has two distinct differences from
earlier models. First is that the dial is enamel finished over metal,
not porcelain enamel and second is that it was designed for a strap/band
that uses spring bars, not a fold-over strap for solid wire lugs. Full
sized sterling silver cushion case measures 32mm x 38mm snap back with
original oversized military style crown. The case is superb with no
scratches, damage or personalization. White enameled metal dial has
been meticulously restored to its factory original appearance. It is
complete with a 60 minute outer track border, aged brown (to mimic radium
but safe) Arabic numerals, original blue steel spade style hands and
a recessed sub-seconds dial with 60 second outer chapter. Signed ELGIN
USA below the 12. New old stock flawless glass crystal. Inside we find
a clean, Fifteen Jewel manual wind movement (Caliber 464, 3/0 Size)
signed ELGIN, U.S.A - 15 JEWELS with serial number #26,527,174 which
dates the watch to 1923. It has been freshly serviced by us and is running
strong and keeping good time. Fitted with a new 16mm tan genuine pigskin
strap in men's length and the original sterling silver buckle. Be sure
to save that if you switch straps.
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