Elgin Grade 315 from 1934 with a Flawless Fancy Dial
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 15 jewels and a one-of-a-kind fancy dial with golden hands and golden indices.
*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 one-of-a-kind fancy dial with golden hands and golden indices.
*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 one-of-a-kind fancy dial with golden hands and golden indices.
*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 crafted in Elgin, Illinois, and completed in 1934. It houses Elgin's proprietary 15-jewel Grade 315 movement, a reliable workhorse produced from 1904 to 1940. The movement showcases 15 jewels, intricately decorated ratchet and crown wheels, and stunning damaskeening. Movement components were carefully refinished with stylish blue accents on the screws and hardware using precise hand-thermal treatment, a traditional watchmaking technique. The brass jewel settings were polished by hand to restore their original golden luster. The watch hands remain unrestored in their original golden color, as applied by Elgin at the time of manufacture. The Elgin dial, made of porcelain enamel, features one-of-a-kind applied golden indices and motifs. These elements were affixed to the dial and then fired during the enamel baking process. This dial style is nearly impossible to find, and those that do exist are almost always damaged. This example is absolutely pristine, void of chips or cracks, representing the top 1% of all known examples.
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. Because of our dedication to preserving history, the original pocket watch 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: 1934
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (flawless)
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: Yes
Serial Number: 34525618
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.