FROM THE ESTATE OF A LONG TIME POCKET WATCH COLLECTOR.

A beautiful vintage size 16s Elgin Watch Co. pocket watch. This Watch Grade is 575 w/15 jewel pendant set movement with red ruby jewels. This is NOT a Railroad Grade watch. Watch is a 3/4 plate openface movement with flat nickel finish. The watch has a Plain regulator and adjusts to temperature and two positions This watch has a very clean single-sunk dial, with a second hand register and block Arabic numerals and is marked "Elgin". Dial has some hairlines at various areas (see photos), but generally are not that distracting to the naked eye. Spade and Whip hands have a gorgeous blue-black finish. Watch winds and sets easily and keeps good time. The watch was manufactured circa 1947 with movement Serial Number: U641492. The movement appears immaculate and watch keeps very good time. Watch is encased in an original Elgin 10k Gold Rolled Plate screw back and bezel case (Serial number: 50194) with a smooth polished back and die engraved bezel edges. Case back has some scratches consistent with light use, and one spot of brassing on case edge at bottom of watch. Watch measures 49 mm in diameter X 61 mm long (at bow) X 12.5 mm thick (crystal included). This beautiful vintage Elgin Pocket Watch should provide many years of service and timekeeping. Note: All watches are sold as-is, no warranty is expressed or implied. Watch has not been timed for accuracy and current state of operation and/or running can not be guaranteed as items are used. This item is also cross-listed on our other E-commerce sites and is subject to availability.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: U641492
Grade: 575
Model: 20
Estimated Production Year: 1947
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 13
Total Production: 72,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Flat
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 2
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Total Adjustments: 4
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078

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Touch of Class Jewelers is a second generation, brick and mortar business servicing the Dickson area of Middle Tennessee since 1977. We purchase and sell estate jewelry, fine jewelry, Rolex and other fine watches, vintage pocket watches, bullion, collectible and graded coins. We are a Better Business Bureau "A+" Rated Business. and a PCGS Dealer.


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