WWI Era Elgin from 1918 with a Fancy Dial

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 1918. The watch is powered by Elgin’s in-house 15 jewel Grade 314 movement, which was produced between 1904-1928. The movement features 15 jewels, beautifully decorated ratchet and crown wheels, an intricate pattern on the balance, and beautiful damaskeening. 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 in the Louis XIV style. The brass 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 excellent condition, and features both pink and gold accents. The watch is cased in a new wrist watch conversion case so the watch can be enjoyed on your wrist. The watch comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure.

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: 1918

• Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (fancy)

• Movement Setting: Stem

• Railroad Grade: No

• Jewels: 15 jewels

• Jewel Casings: Brass (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: No

• Serial Number: 20983480