Blackhawk Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tiffibunny Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 That's beautiful! If I collected those I don't know if I could resist it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted October 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostDutchman Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 what site was that bill??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted October 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Here's a link to the site about Elgin watches that lets you look up a watch by seial number...link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2coins Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Victorian woman used this size and pinned them on there chest with a chain. Nice watch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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