14K Elgin Pocket Watch Circa 1911 with 3 Finger Bridge Movement: ashlandwatches.com

14K Elgin Pocket Watch Circa 1911 with 3 Finger Bridge Movement

ITEM-2650

$5,250.00

Product Details

Presenting a refined early 20th-century Elgin pocket watch manufactured circa 1911, housed in a solid 14K yellow gold hunter case. This elegant American timepiece represents the craftsmanship and precision engineering that established Elgin as one of the premier watchmakers in the United States during the golden age of pocket watches.

This example features a distinctive 16-size hunter case crafted in solid 14K yellow gold with a machined decorative finish. The hunter-style configuration provides both protection and classic styling, making it highly desirable among collectors of fine gold pocket watches. The case remains in very good condition, showing light wear consistent with age while retaining its original character and appeal.

At the heart of the watch is a signed Elgin 17 jewel movement featuring a ¾-plate layout and the sought-after 3 finger bridge design. This early American movement architecture reflects a transitional period in Elgin’s engineering development, combining durability with refined mechanical construction. The lever escapement and stem-set mechanism ensure reliable operation, and the movement remains in very good condition.

The dial is a crisp white single sunk porcelain example featuring bold black Roman numerals and elegant spade hands. Its classic design offers excellent readability and timeless appeal, and it remains in exceptional condition for its age.

Combining solid gold construction, early American horology, and a finely executed movement, this 1911 Elgin pocket watch is a standout piece for collectors of antique gold watches, Elgin timepieces, and early 20th-century American watchmaking.