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Antique Rolled Gold 19 Jewel POWER RESERVE RAILROAD Pocket Watch by ELGIN -c1914

Estimated price for orientation: 1 399 $

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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  


Antique Rolled Gold 19 Jewel POWER RESERVE RAILROAD Pocket Watch by ELGIN - Circa 1914 FOR MORE WATCHES AND ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS!! SHIPPING: All overseas items are sent via NZPost (EMS) Courier ONLY!! (4-10 Working Days, Tracked and Insured) and are declared at their full value for insurance, no exceptions!!. All customs and other duties are the responsibility of the buyer. I ship only to the countries in the list due to postal restrictions. IMPROTANT: You are buying an antique/second hand item and as such it will not be in mint condition so please study the pictures carefully as you are buying what you see. For the convenience of the buyer I list the approximate timing in the description but please understand that due to the age of these watches I can't guarantee them to keep that exact time to the second.
DESCRIPTION: In Good Running Order!! Keeps approx 1 minute over 24 hours and is in excellent condition apart from on close inspection some very very faint hairlines on the dial, as seen in the pictures. This watch has a power reserve indicator dial at 12 o'clock which tells the user how much power is left in the mainspring before needing another wind. It has a quality rolled gold open face case by the Keystone Watch Case Co and is stamped "10K Rolled Gold Plate". The case is plain but has some interconnected leaf style decoration around the sides. The dial is white enamel porcelain railroad dial with bold arabic numerals, bold spade hands, a seconds dial at 6 o'clock, a power reserve dial at 12 o'clock, and is signed "Elgin". It has a clean glass crystal to protect the dial. The movement is a high grade American, keyless wind/ lever set, 19 jewel, demaskeened nickel 3/4 plate movement with a lever escapement, compensation balance with overcoil hairspring, micro regulator, jewelled motor barrel, and gold center wheel and jewel settings. The movement is also signed "Elgin Natl Watch Co, Elgin USA" and is numbered "17871375" which dates it to around 1914. Other markings on the movement are "19 Jewels", "Double Roller", "Adjusted 5 Positions", and "BW Raymond" which is the grade name of the movement. Diameter: 49mm Total Weight: 84g