Elgin from 1926 featuring a Brushed Metal Dial
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 metal 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 metal 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 metal 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 1926. It is powered by Elgin's proprietary 17-jewel Grade 479 movement, a flagship model produced between 1924 and 1933. The movement features 17 jewels, intricately adorned ratchet and crown wheels, and striped damaskeening. The movement components were meticulously refinished with stylish blue accents on the screws and hardware through precise hand-thermal treatment, using traditional watchmaking techniques. The watch hands received the same restoration, while the brass jewel settings were cleaned to reveal their original golden sheen. The Elgin dial is metal with a vertical brushed finish and unique indices. The heat-blued hands provide exceptional contrast against the dial, offering a visual delight when checking the time.
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 timepiece comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure. Because of our dedication to preserving history, the original Elgin 14 karat gold filled pocket watch case will be included as well.
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: 1926
Dial Material: Metal (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: Yes, 14 karat gold filled
Serial Number: 28934215
Water Resistance: No
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.