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Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1938
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- Date of Manufacture:1938
- 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: 13341stDibs: LU422314859482

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