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Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco / Reference 0728 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered / Breguet Style Arabic Numerals ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Based on a design by Louis Cartier this classic Tortoise, or Tortue shaped watch was produced by the iconic house of Elgin. They were based in Elgin Illinois and produced some of the worlds most accurate railroad timepieces. This watch keeps excellent original time and can worn all the time, it is very dependable and easy to service as well.
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 21021stDibs: LU422312875472
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