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This is a lovingly restored example of a men’s Elgin
military style sterling silver cased watch that bridges the gap between
the wire lug WWI 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
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