Private Label Elgin Conversion from 1904
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 19 jewels and is a private label for “John Wanamaker, Phila-New York.” John Wanamaker started the John Wanamaker Department Store, one of the first department stores in the United States.
*This timepiece is in our new case featuring front and back anti-reflective coated sapphire crystals, gaskets ensuring water resistance, and the use of premium 315L stainless steel for superior quality.*
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, crafted in Elgin, Illinois, was finished in 1904. Its mechanism is driven by Elgin's proprietary 19-jewel Grade 193 movement, regarded as one of the most sophisticated 12s movements ever manufactured by Elgin between 1898 and 1914. The movement boasts 19 jewels, a jeweled motor barrel, an intricate balance pattern, and exquisite damaskeening. The movement has been custom-refinished with blue accents achieved through the thermal treatment of each iron-based component by hand. The original Louis XIV-style golden hands remain unrestored in their manufactured condition. The jewel settings are crafted from 14-karat gold, and the black enamel lettering was meticulously restored by hand. The porcelain-enamel Elgin dial is in superb condition and showcases an elegant cursive 'Elgin' logo.
Encased in a newly designed silver-colored wristwatch conversion case, this timepiece ensures comfortable wear with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting, providing a more tailored fit for wrists of various sizes. The case, equipped with front, back, and crown gaskets, offers water resistance up to 50 meters, although it is advisable to remove the watch before engaging in water activities. Having undergone thorough servicing, this timepiece is ready for your upcoming adventures.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 275 degrees
Beat Error: 1.5 ms
Frequency: 18,000 bph (5 beats per second)
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Jeweled Motor Barrel
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Elgin
Location: Elgin, Illinois
Year Manufactured: 1904
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (excellent)
Jewels: 19 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: Approximately 52 mm (adjusts to wrist size)
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: No
Serial Number: 10852796
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.