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ANTIQUE CIRCA 1923,ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO., ELGIN, IL USA,
17 JEWEL, GRADE 345,
MODEL 3, SIZE 12s,
MECHANICAL WIND-UP,
MEN\'S POCKET WATCH
IN AN ILLINOIS WATCH CASE CO., USA,
SUPREME MODEL,
ORNATE ART DECO DESIGNED,
10K WHITE GOLD FILLED CASE,
WITH GLASS CRYSTAL
AND SCREWBACK COVER,
MEASURES 1-3/4” or 45mm IN DIAMETER
MOVEMENT SERIAL NUMBER # 26053431,
CASE SERIAL NUMBER #7516013
NO PERSONAL MONOGRAMS OR ENGRAVINGS,
BEING SOLD IN AS-IS, FOR REPAIR CONDITION,
IT IS MISSING THE CROWN AND CASE RING,
SCREWBACK COVER DOES NOT CLOSE, AND
BALANCE DOES NOT MOVE FREELY
It is being sold in AS-IS, for repair and restoration condition. It is missing the crown and cannot be fully tested, while the balance does not move freely when jump started.
Exterior of the case shows normal wear, including typical surface marks, scratches, deeper scratches on the side of the back cover, it is missing the chain ring, scratches over the glass crystal, soiling on the dial, top screw cover is stuck, and back screw cover does not close securely. It has not been cleaned or polished and shows normal tarnish and soiling. Back of movement is fairly clean and shows no visible tarnish, has no personal monograms or engravings, with no major issues at all.
It is marked on the inside of the case cover SUPREME I.W.C.CO. 7516013. Movement is marked ELGIN NAT\'L WATCH CO. USA 17 JEWELS 26053431, where based in online serial number databases, it should correctly date this watch to about 1923, as a grade 345, model 3, 12s size, and 17 jewels.
No box, no paperwork, no other accessories are included with this watch. You are purchasing the as pictured watch only.
HISTORICAL FOOTNOTE: The last photo shown was taken from a 1920s era jewelry trademark catalog and completely documents the case mark model and maker, being guaranteed 10 years as 10K gold filled.
PLEASE NOTE: We are not watch experts or graders, but have done our absolute honest best to describe this watch in its condition and operation. We kindly request that all questions be asked prior to making a commitment to purchase, not after. Thank you!
This is a beautiful, quality made watch from this historic USA watch maker! Would be a wonderful addition to any collection of fine watches and make for a great example to fully restore!
DON\'T MISS OUT!
Would make a great gift idea for that special someone you know, too!We kindly request that all questions be asked prior to purchasing.All of our photos uploaded here to are high resolution images so you can easily zoom in to see important details!You will be receiving the exact item being offered here in AS-IS condition.
