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FINE Men's '50s 14k Gold Flying Saucer Elgin Shockmaster Wristwatch - SERVICED
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Elgin Band Material: Buffalo Calf Gender: Men's Band Color: Yellow Gold Features: Serviced, With Box, 14k Yellow Gold, Chronograph Style: Luxury: Dress Styles Movement: Mechanical Age: Vintage (1920-1970) Case Material: Solid Gold Type: Luxury: Dress Styles
Voted Forbes magazine's "Best of the Web" consecutively since 2000
FINE Men's '50s 14k Gold Flying Saucer Elgin Shockmaster Wristwatch - SERVICED A fine vintage timepiece is a work of wrist art; something that sets the wearer apart. It is a perfect amalgam of function and fashion. It is tactile beauty, hypnotic and like other fine things, a type of class distinction. During the 20th century wristwatches became ubiquitous yet fine pieces were never common. Some of the most distinctive examples, both in form and function, were designed and manufactured in the United States. Great watch houses such as Hamilton, Elgin, Illinois and Waltham celebrated wave upon wave of artistic and mechanical achievements - perfect timing, literally and figuratively. When asked "What should I wear?" I reply "What do you like? What speaks to you and expresses to the world what you want to say?" One should collect watches like any other form of art, from music to illustration to sculpture: Never let someone dictate your taste or tell you what you should want. It's what you like that counts. For example, this solid 14k yellow gold Mid-Century work of wrist art produced by the Elgin National Watch Company speaks quite eloquently. Displaying a quintessential sort of "Atomic" styling so handsome then and now, it exudes a distinctive wrist stance. It is original; it is distinctive; it is gorgeous. Powered by a high-grade "shockmaster" automatic movement that winds as the wrist moves, this 35mm by 41mm solid gold wristwatch, with its original honeycomb dial, ribbed "flying saucer" case and automatic movement is the type of watch that brings pleasure to all who catch a glimpse of it on the wrist. Not only does this watch come in a custom-fitted hardwood box, it is fitted with a new-old stock Elgin strap and Elgin-marked buckle. It is a watch worth wanting
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As many of our fine buyers and repeat clients know, each day we offer a smattering of things we've picked up here and there, many fine watches and pieces of jewelry that for one reason or another we'll not be offering on our Web site – some new old stock! Take a moment to look through our eBay offerings and bypass the estate and yard sale madness for watches and outstanding pieces of Victorian and Deco jewelry – many of which are running and pristine – that are ridiculously underpriced. Watches this week include a '20s ladies antique watch or two, '30s Deco pieces, a '40s military style wristwatch, and fine Retro stainless steel wristwatches that are representative of a style that’s becoming all the rage; as well as gold rings and vintage wire lug examples perfect for restoration. Coming up are sterling silver wristwatches and a few items dug out of the workbench drawer of a retired watchmaker or two. Don't know anything about wristwatches? Have no idea about your grandfather's railroad pocket watch? We're one of the Web's largest vintage wrist and pocket watch dealers and are delighted to answer any questions you have about the timepieces we offer or those heirlooms you're unsure of. We extend a heartfelt invitation to see our other offerings and stop by to find out what's next!
PAYMENT: PayPal payments are preferred, but we do accept credit card payments over the telephone. Please call us at (813) 839-5984 for any questions regarding payment. SHIPPING: All bidders to pay actual shipping costs. If there is a handling fee listed, that is for insurance. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. For items shipped within the United States, we ship either via USPS. Priority Mail with signature confirmation on items under $1000. Priority REGISTERED MAIL for items over $1000. INTERNATIONAL buyers must email us at the end of the auction so that we may calculate shipping costs and determine the method of shipping. Lower priced items (under $250), must be sent via online TRACKABLE shipping via USPS Priority International Mail. Items over $250 must be shipped via Federal Express, because it requires a signature. We MUST and WILL adhere to your country’s customs rules and regulations. If the item is not allowed via USPS, we must ship via Federal Express. Because of the unpredictable nature of today's mail, we cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged by the post office or lost or held up in customs agencies and so require postal insurance for ALL overseas items. WE WILL NOT FALSIFY CUSTOMS FORMS. ALL CUSTOMS FEES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. Your purchase acknowledges that you understand these policies. FLORIDA RESIDENTS will be charged an additional 7% for sales tax. CONTACT US: You may reach us Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (EST) at (813) 839-5984 with any questions you may have. TERMS OF SALE: We take great pride in our images and item descriptions and are careful to note as much about an item as we can. We do not sell auction items on approval; therefore, all items we sell on eBay are sold AS IS and all sales are final. If you have a question or would like to see the image of an item at another angle, we are happy to accommodate you. Please check our feedback; we try to be as accommodating as possible. WE WILL NOT GIVE PARTIAL REFUNDS!!!!!
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Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Elgin |
| Band Material: | Buffalo Calf | Gender: | Men's |
| Band Color: | Yellow Gold | Features: | Serviced, With Box, 14k Yellow Gold, Chronograph |
| Style: | Luxury: Dress Styles | Movement: | Mechanical |
| Age: | Vintage (1920-1970) | Case Material: | Solid Gold |
| Type: | Luxury: Dress Styles |
| Voted Forbes magazine's "Best of the Web" consecutively since 2000 |
FINE Men's '50s 14k Gold Flying Saucer Elgin Shockmaster Wristwatch - SERVICED
| A fine vintage timepiece is a work of wrist art; something that sets the wearer apart. It is a perfect amalgam of function and fashion. It is tactile beauty, hypnotic and like other fine things, a type of class distinction. During the 20th century wristwatches became ubiquitous yet fine pieces were never common. Some of the most distinctive examples, both in form and function, were designed and manufactured in the United States. Great watch houses such as Hamilton, Elgin, Illinois and Waltham celebrated wave upon wave of artistic and mechanical achievements - perfect timing, literally and figuratively. When asked "What should I wear?" I reply "What do you like? What speaks to you and expresses to the world what you want to say?" One should collect watches like any other form of art, from music to illustration to sculpture: Never let someone dictate your taste or tell you what you should want. It's what you like that counts. For example, this solid 14k yellow gold Mid-Century work of wrist art produced by the Elgin National Watch Company speaks quite eloquently. Displaying a quintessential sort of "Atomic" styling so handsome then and now, it exudes a distinctive wrist stance. It is original; it is distinctive; it is gorgeous. Powered by a high-grade "shockmaster" automatic movement that winds as the wrist moves, this 35mm by 41mm solid gold wristwatch, with its original honeycomb dial, ribbed "flying saucer" case and automatic movement is the type of watch that brings pleasure to all who catch a glimpse of it on the wrist. Not only does this watch come in a custom-fitted hardwood box, it is fitted with a new-old stock Elgin strap and Elgin-marked buckle. It is a watch worth wanting |
| . > > > > > > =""> As many of our fine buyers and repeat clients know, each day we offer a smattering of things we've picked up here and there, many fine watches and pieces of jewelry that for one reason or another we'll not be offering on our Web site – some new old stock! Take a moment to look through our eBay offerings and bypass the estate and yard sale madness for watches and outstanding pieces of Victorian and Deco jewelry – many of which are running and pristine – that are ridiculously underpriced. Watches this week include a '20s ladies antique watch or two, '30s Deco pieces, a '40s military style wristwatch, and fine Retro stainless steel wristwatches that are representative of a style that’s becoming all the rage; as well as gold rings and vintage wire lug examples perfect for restoration. Coming up are sterling silver wristwatches and a few items dug out of the workbench drawer of a retired watchmaker or two. Don't know anything about wristwatches? Have no idea about your grandfather's railroad pocket watch? We're one of the Web's largest vintage wrist and pocket watch dealers and are delighted to answer any questions you have about the timepieces we offer or those heirlooms you're unsure of. We extend a heartfelt invitation to see our other offerings and stop by to find out what's next!
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