This vintage Elgin pocket watch, side-winding grade 286 in an open face “Premier” grade 5 year case. The dust cover on the back has a beautiful image of a bird in flight. The dial features easy to read Arabic markers and blued steel hands.

Made in USA

In 2019 you have two choices for American watches: buy into confusing marketing hype and phrases like “built in Detroit” or “designed in LA” or you can own a watch like this that was actually 100% made in USA. – Elgin, Illinois to be exact.

The Age

Based on the movement serial number, the age of this Elgin Natl. Watch Co. pocket watch is estimated to be circa 1912. Production information claims that 3,000 were produced in this series out of 354,000 total production.

Detailed Specs:

• Approximate Age: circa 1912
• Made in USA – Elgin, Illinois
• Movement Serial: 16974628
• Case Serial: 5491847
• Grade: 286
• Model: 2
• Jewels: 7
• Size: 6s
• Type: Crown/pendant set
• White Arabic dial with blued steel hands
• Case Style: Open face, side-winding
• Movement: Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. / U.S.A.
• Case: Premier / Guaranteed Five Years
• Case Diameter: 43mm
• Case Thickness: About 14mm
• Total Weight:  60 grams /  2.1 ounces
• KTT Watch Fob is an add-on item, not included

Condition: Running condition. The crown functions as it should to wind and set the movement. The front bezel and back cover both screw shut as they should. The dial is clean with no cracks. The crystal is excellent. This piece has not been polished or serviced by us.

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