Antique Elgin Pocket Watch CA1927 | 12 Size, 7 Jewel, Open Face
ITEM-2665
Product Details
Antique Elgin Pocket
Watch CA1927 | 12 Size, 7 Jewel, Open Face
Manufactured by the renowned Elgin National Watch Company
around 1927, this antique 12 Size open face pocket
watch reflects the dependable craftsmanship that established Elgin as
one of America's most respected watchmakers. Designed as a practical everyday
timepiece, it combines reliable mechanical performance with an attractively
decorated multicolor gold-filled case.
The watch is housed in a 12 Size multicolor gold-filled open face
case featuring an elegant floral engraved design that
adds visual appeal while reflecting the decorative styles popular during the
late 1920s. The case remains in very good condition,
exhibiting honest wear consistent with its age and decades of careful use.
Its white porcelain dial is fitted with traditional Arabic
numerals, providing excellent legibility and classic period styling.
The dial has been slightly restored and remains in very
good condition, preserving the watch's attractive appearance while
respecting its vintage character.
Powering the watch is a signed Elgin 7-jewel mechanical movement
featuring a durable ¾-plate nickel construction, lever
escapement, and convenient stem-set mechanism.
The movement remains in very good condition, offering
the dependable engineering for which Elgin watches have long been admired by
collectors and enthusiasts.
Key Features
MAKE• Manufacturer: Elgin
• Country: USA
• Type: Man’s
• Serial #: 29291506
• Circa Date: 1927
CASE
• Size: 12 Size.
• Style: Open Face.
• Material: Multicolor Gold Filled.
• Decorations: Floral design.
• Conditions: C 3-16 (The case is in Very Good condition - worn)
DIAL
• Color: White.
• Type: Porcelain.
• Numerals: Arabic Numerals.
• Conditions: D 3-57 (The dial is in Very Good condition – Slightly Restored)
MOVEMENT
• Jewels: 7 Jewels.
• Setting: Stem Set.
• Escapement: Lever Escapement.
• Material: Nickel.
• Layout: ¾-Plate Layout.
• Signed: Yes.
• Conditions: M 3 (The movement is in Very Good condition)
Whether you're beginning an antique pocket watch collection or adding another classic American timepiece, this 1927 Elgin open face pocket watch represents an excellent example of the quality and affordability that made Elgin watches household names throughout the early twentieth century.
