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1928 Art Deco Elgin 15 Jewel Survivor, Beautiful Restoration
About the Item
What a beautiful watch. This 1920’s Men’s Elgin has been restored from the ground up. The 7 jewel movement purrs like a kitten and keeps accurate time. It has recently had a complete service to insure consistent reliability.
This is a harder size to find, a 3/0 size and the coveted 15 jeweled movement. this makes this a real treasure to worn. The wristwatch era was just starting to develop, it was approximately 10-15 years old.
The dial was restored back to its factory look. The watch truly looks like it did in the 1920’s I am really proud of the way this turned out. You will not be disappointed.
The case looks new, obviously it is not, but for a case to survive the rigors and abuse that is so prevalent during the last 90+ plus years is remarkable. I have taken close ups of the case corner, this is where most of the plating loss occurs over the years. Each corner (Please examine the pictures carefully) has survived without ANY plating loss. Remarkable!
The case has beautiful engraving motifs on the bezel and the side. So "Art Deco" Look at the close up pictures. It measures the following:
29MM Across from 9 o’clock to 3 o’clock
30.80MM Across from 12 o’clock to 6 o’clock
The crown is a hefty 6.4MM
The 15 jewel movement was taken apart and given a comprehensive cleaning. It runs beautiful at the time of this listing.
Grade: 462
Manufacturer: Elgin
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 464
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 30922397
Grade: 464
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1928
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 55 of 71
Grade/Model Total Production: 126,000
Size: 3/0s
Jewels: 15 Jewel
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
I have fitted the watch with a 16MM brown saddle leather with a cream top stitch to keep the originality of the watch. The buckle is a stainless steel tang style. The band was handmade and is “Glove” leather. It feels very comfortable to wear. I love this watch, in fact I have worn it twice and I have received many positive comments.
I will pack the watch like a china doll so it arrives safely. I am proud of this one. This is a home run. Some luck soul is going to get a slice of watch heaven with this watch. The watch will be fully insured and have tracking available.
Please use the pictures as part of your description. If you need more information, email me. If you want more pictures, email me. I am available for any concerns or questions you have.
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- Strap Material:Leather
- Case Shape:Tonneau
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- Case Dimensions:Width: 1.15 in (29 mm)Diameter: 1.19 in (30 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1928
- Condition:Replacements made: Dial and hands were professionally refinished. Case was hand polished. Complete movement service New Crystal New Band. Polished. Repaired: Dial and hands were professionally refinished. Case was hand polished. Complete movement service New Crystal New Band. Minor losses. Dial and hands were professionally refinished. Case was hand polished. Complete movement service New Crystal New Band.
- Seller Location:Raleigh, NC
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3149220721812
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