In our experience handling antique and vintage American watches, we have rarely encountered an Elgin pocket watch in a square case of this style. Very Rare.

Offered here is an unusually styled Elgin pocket watch dating to approximately 1928, distinguished by its striking square white gold-filled case and strong early Art Deco appearance.

While most Elgin pocket watches of this period are encountered in conventional round cases, this example takes a dramatically different approach. The geometric square case gives the watch the appearance of a piece of late-1920s Art Deco design rather than a traditional American pocket watch. In our experience, this is an uncommonly encountered case style for an Elgin pocket watch.

Details:

MAKE

Manufacturer: Elgin
Country: USA
Type: Man’s
Serial #: 30929584
Circa Date: 1928

CASE

Size: 12 Size.

Style: Open Face.

Material: White Gold Filled.

Decorations: Plalin.

Conditions:  C  3  (The case is in Very Good condition)

DIAL

Color: Silver.

Type: Metal.

Numerals: Arabic Numerals.

Hands: Alpha Hands.

Conditions:  D  3  (The dial is in Very Good condition)

MOVEMENT

Jewels: 17 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)

Condition

This circa-1928 Elgin pocket watch remains in Very Good overall condition.

The unusual square white gold-filled case is rated C3 – Very Good.

The silver metal Arabic numeral dial with Alpha hands is rated D3 – Very Good.

The signed 17-jewel nickel movement is rated M3 – Very Good.

The watch will be timed out and refreshed by our watchmaker if needed prior to shipment.

The photographs shown are professionally taken images of the actual item being offered for sale. We do not use stock photos, so the watch you see is the watch you will receive.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and provide the best representation of the unusual square case, dial, movement, and overall condition.

For an Elgin collector, the appeal of this watch lies not simply in its movement but in the unusual presentation. Its square case, white gold-filled construction, silver dial, Alpha hands, and circa-1928 date combine to create a pocket watch that looks distinctly different from the traditional round Elgins of the period.