Elgin from 1905 featuring a Porcelain-Enamel dial from Arkansas
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 17 jewels and a one-of-a-kind Arkansas branded 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 17 jewels and a one-of-a-kind Arkansas branded 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 17 jewels and a one-of-a-kind Arkansas branded 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 1905. It is powered by Elgin's proprietary 17-jewel Grade 322 movement, a rare model produced between 1904 and 1906. The movement features 17 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 is made of porcelain-enamel and remains in excellent condition. The dial text reads “FINKS / FORT SMITH, ARK.” and is a rare example of an Arkansas branded dial.
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: 1905
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (excellent)
Jewels: 17 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: 11662860
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.