WWI Era Elgin from 1917 with original Golden Accents
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 17 jewels, orignial golden movement accents, and a flawless porcelain-enamel dial.
*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 316L stainless steel for superior quality.*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 17 jewels, orignial golden movement accents, and a flawless porcelain-enamel dial.
*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 316L stainless steel for superior quality.*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 17 jewels, orignial golden movement accents, and a flawless porcelain-enamel dial.
*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 316L 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 was manufactured in Elgin, Illinois, and completed in 1917 during World War I. Powered by Elgin's proprietary 17-jewel Grade 344 movement, this flagship model was produced from 1906 to 1928 and stands as a testament to Elgin’s horological excellence. The movement boasts 17 jewels, intricately adorned ratchet and crown wheels, and exquisite damaskeening. It has been meticulously serviced and restored to ensure optimal timekeeping. The golden movement accents are original, a rare feature added by Elgin at the time of manufacture, making this piece particularly unique. The watch hands have been meticulously restored by hand polishing and thermal coloring over brass shavings, bringing out their original bright blue luster. The brass jewel settings have been cleaned to reveal their original golden sheen, adding to the timepiece's elegance. The Elgin dial is flawless porcelain enamel, absolutely stunning with bold Roman numerals, enhancing both readability and aesthetic appeal.
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 future adventures.
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: 1917
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (flawless)
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 (52 mm with crown)
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: No
Serial Number: 25087686
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.