44 mm Elgin Conversion from 1905
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features an incredible fancy dial, 17 jewels with raised gilded settings, and the original 20 year gold filled case.
Elgin National Watch Co. was in operation from 1864-1968 and was an American pocket watch manufacturer. Manufacturing of Elgin watches took place at their facility in Elgin, Illinois.
This Elgin timepiece was manufactured in Elgin, Illinois, and was finished in 1905. The watch is powered by Elgin’s in-house 17 jewel Grade 321 movement, which was produced for a few short years between 1904-1906. The movement features 17 jewels, beautifully decorated ratchet and crown wheels, an intricate pattern on the balance, and beautiful raised gilded jewel settings. The movement has been restored and custom refinished with blue accents. The accents were created by thermally treating each movement part by hand to color the iron based components. The hands have not been restored and are in their original golden color. The gilded jewel settings have been restored to their original golden color, and the black, enamel letting was restored by hand. The Elgin dial is porcelain-enamel, in flawless condition, and is multicolored featuring gold, green, and blue hues. The watch is cased in a wrist watch conversion case so the watch can be enjoyed on your wrist. The watch comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure. Because of our dedication to preserving history, the original 20 year gold filled case will be included as well.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 300 degrees
Beat Error: 1.5 ms
Frequency: 18,000 bph (5 beats per second)
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Sub dial second hand
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Elgin
Location: Elgin, Illinois
Year Manufactured: 1905
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (flawless)
Movement Setting: Stem
Railroad Grade: No
Jewels: 17 jewels
Jewel Casings: Gilded (restored)
Movement Color: Blue
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
Case Diameter: 44 mm
Lug to Lug: 54 mm
Lug Width: 22 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Original Case Included: Yes, 20 year gold filled
Serial Number: 11180277
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.