Elgin from 1901 featuring a Fancy Porcelain-Enamel Dial

$1,599.00

This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 15 jewels and a beautiful masonic dial.

*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*

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This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 15 jewels and a beautiful masonic dial.

*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*

This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 15 jewels and a beautiful masonic dial.

*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*

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 completed in 1901. It is powered by Elgin's proprietary 15-jewel Grade 233 movement, a flagship model produced between 1900 and 1904. The movement features 15 jewels, intricately adorned ratchet and crown wheels, and exquisite damaskeening. The movement components were meticulously refinished with stylish blue accents on the screws and hardware through precise hand-thermal treatment, utilizing traditional watchmaking techniques. The watch hands underwent the same restoration, while the brass jewel settings were cleaned to reveal their original golden sheen. The Elgin dial, crafted in the fancy style, is made of porcelain-enamel and remains in excellent condition, with golden decoration along the edge and a pink center.

The timepiece is encased in a 316L stainless steel wristwatch conversion case, designed with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting, ensuring a comfortable fit across various wrist sizes. The case includes front, back, and crown gaskets, providing water resistance up to 50 meters, though it is recommended to remove the watch before engaging in water activities. The timepiece comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure.

Watch Performance

  • Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day

  • Amplitude: 250 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: 1901

  • Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (fancy)

  • Jewels: 15 jewels

  • Case Diameter: 44 mm

  • Front Crystal: Domed AR coated sapphire

  • Back Crystal: Flat AR coated sapphire

  • Case Material: 316L stainless

  • Lug width: 22 mm

  • Lug to Lug: 47 mm

  • Height: 13 mm

  • Original Case Included: No

  • Serial Number: 9234437

  • Water Resistance: 50 meters

  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty

All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.