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Swiss-Made ELGIN Classic with Beveled Case
This watch was SOLD on May 28, 2012 (Destination: Shanghai, China).
 Crystal: acrylic Dial Width: 25 mm Dial Height: 28 mm |
Movement: 17 jewels manual-wind
Case: gold-plated steel Case Width: 37 mm without crown Case Height: 42 mm with lugs Case Thickness: 10 mm Serial Numbers on Back: 88401 Serial Numbers on Movement: 1913, 338 Bracelet: leather Bracelet Length: 6.25 in (measures up to 8 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made ELGIN Manual-Wind Watch with Date display.
- black detail against satin gold dial
- gold-filled beveled case, crown & clasp
- stainless steel back
- new black leather band
- 17 jewels manual-wind movement
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!
The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.
EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *VERY GOOD condition (83-87%): The watch shows what might be considered normal wear by a careful owner who wore the watch regularly. Scratches are evident, but no nicks or dings. May have replacement parts. A sound, attractive presentation overall.
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *NEAR MINT condition (93-97%): working perfectly, keeping good time & needs nothing.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System
gold-filled beveled case
satin gold dial or face in PRISTINE condition with crisp markings & a flawless surface
striped gold-plated steel hour & minute hands; red-coated second hand
striped gold-plated steel bar hours
date display window at 6 o'clock
black ELGIN symbol & name logos at 12 0'clock
black "SWISS" at 6 0'clock
clearly-marked brown & gold grid/trim
replacement gold-filled crown
clear acrylic crystal
new black leather band
new gold-plated steel clasp
case back embossed with "STEEL BACK", "BASE METAL BEZEL"; We cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its waterproof closure because this watch is vintage.
reverse side of case back embossed with a "ELGIN S.A.", "SWITZERLAND" & serial numbers
Swiss-made ELGIN 17 jewels manual-wind movement - tested by our experienced technician
