The case is almost a piece of artwork. This Elgin watch is 1-5/16" in diameter (not sure of the size). The hunter case is marked 14K and is done with engraving as well as inlays of different colored gold. The rose gold shield has two initials JW, but they are not deep and could be removed if you wished to get something else engraved. The lid opens nicely when the stem is depressed and only opens to 90 degrees or so...I don't believe that this watch saw much use. Nice blue hands and a clean movement. It does not run though, and appears to me to need mainspring service. Would make a great vintage gift. $200.00 delivered, which is probably close to melt on the piece...much brighter than my dark photos.

That's beautiful! If I collected those I don't know if I could resist it.

What date is the piece, just out of interest.

(I do collect them on and off), although your piece is a bit too decorative for my tastes. That and it doesn't run. (I've still got one here that needs some major attention).

I found an internet site that you could plug the serial number into and it would give you the information regarding your Elgin watch. It says the watch is a 0 size model 320, manufactured in 1908.

Mine's not Elgin though! (Mine is an English 18k gold open faced watch, i forget the manufacturer at present, but it's hallmarked for 1892 at the Chester assay department).

I have a penchant for key wound watches. Seldom i get to use them though!

what site was that bill???

Here's a link to the site about Elgin watches that lets you look up a watch by seial number...link.

Victorian woman used this size and pinned them on there chest with a chain. Nice watch!!