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HANDSOME Men's 1918 Elgin WWI Wire-lug Solid Sterling Wristwatch - SERVICED
Estimated price for orientation: 1 450 $
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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 Style: Luxury: Dress Styles Gender: Men's Serial Number: 21301604 Features: Serviced!, Wire Lug Year of Manufacture: Pre-1920 Movement: Mechanical Age: Antique (pre 1920) Band Material: Hand Made Leather Type: Luxury
Voted Forbes magazine's "Best of the Web" consecutively since 2000
HANDSOME Men's 1918 Elgin WWI Wire-lug Solid Sterling Wristwatch - SERVICED Elgin took a rather risky move at the turn of the 20th century: Acting on a breeze of fashion change in Europe, they began to manufacture "wristlets" or wristwatches for the public. These converted pocket watches could be worn on the wrist by a chain or ribbon, allowing the wearer to check the time without fumbling at the breast or in a pocket for a pendant. Women were the first to wear a wristwatch: Victorian men thought a watch tied with a ribbon to the wrist was too effeminate. However, after seeing a number of comrades shot as they fumbled with their pocket watches, legends has it that a German Army officer tied his pocket watch to his wrist with a piece of cloth so that he could quickly glance at it. Later, he was said to have had wire lugs soldered to the case and thus the men's wristwatch "craze" was born. Elgin began devoting much energy toward manufacturing watches and timers for the U.S. military. The ice-cream porcelain dial of this example is simply stunning. An outer minute track surrounds oversized, stylized Arabic numerals and a counter-sunk sub-seconds register. The blued hands with rib are in remarkably original condition. The period French glass crystal is free from inclusions. The crown also is original. The sterling case, measuring 37mm lug-to-lug by 32mm in diameter, is engraved "J.P.C." in fine free-hand period engraving. Its hinged lid snaps open cleanly to reveal not only its markings of Philadelphia Watch Case Company/Sterling but a fine Elgin movement with a jeweled balance and solid nickel plates, decorated in fancy hand-etched damaskeening and marked "Elgin U.S.A/Double Roller." It's a sturdy and historic engine for a classic case design, the forerunner of the modern wristwatch. We've taken the liberty of cleaning, oiling, and timing the watch so that it can be worn confidently. We've also fitted the watch with a correct recreation of the two-piece saddle leather strap that would have been worn during the era.
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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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 |
| Style: | Luxury: Dress Styles | Gender: | Men's |
| Serial Number: | 21301604 | Features: | Serviced!, Wire Lug |
| Year of Manufacture: | Pre-1920 | Movement: | Mechanical |
| Age: | Antique (pre 1920) | Band Material: | Hand Made Leather |
| Type: | Luxury |
| Voted Forbes magazine's "Best of the Web" consecutively since 2000 |
HANDSOME Men's 1918 Elgin WWI Wire-lug Solid Sterling Wristwatch - SERVICED
| Elgin took a rather risky move at the turn of the 20th century: Acting on a breeze of fashion change in Europe, they began to manufacture "wristlets" or wristwatches for the public. These converted pocket watches could be worn on the wrist by a chain or ribbon, allowing the wearer to check the time without fumbling at the breast or in a pocket for a pendant. Women were the first to wear a wristwatch: Victorian men thought a watch tied with a ribbon to the wrist was too effeminate. However, after seeing a number of comrades shot as they fumbled with their pocket watches, legends has it that a German Army officer tied his pocket watch to his wrist with a piece of cloth so that he could quickly glance at it. Later, he was said to have had wire lugs soldered to the case and thus the men's wristwatch "craze" was born. Elgin began devoting much energy toward manufacturing watches and timers for the U.S. military. The ice-cream porcelain dial of this example is simply stunning. An outer minute track surrounds oversized, stylized Arabic numerals and a counter-sunk sub-seconds register. The blued hands with rib are in remarkably original condition. The period French glass crystal is free from inclusions. The crown also is original. The sterling case, measuring 37mm lug-to-lug by 32mm in diameter, is engraved "J.P.C." in fine free-hand period engraving. Its hinged lid snaps open cleanly to reveal not only its markings of Philadelphia Watch Case Company/Sterling but a fine Elgin movement with a jeweled balance and solid nickel plates, decorated in fancy hand-etched damaskeening and marked "Elgin U.S.A/Double Roller." It's a sturdy and historic engine for a classic case design, the forerunner of the modern wristwatch. We've taken the liberty of cleaning, oiling, and timing the watch so that it can be worn confidently. We've also fitted the watch with a correct recreation of the two-piece saddle leather strap that would have been worn during the era. |
| 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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