Description:

Elgin 18S 21J lever set (LS) adj. 3p grade 412 pocket watch #16005923, attractive nickel split plate movement with screw-down raised gold jewel settings (GJS), spring regulator and a bar-style damascene pattern, double sunk (DS) porcelain enamel dial with fancy Arabic-style numbers, red 5 minute markers and a black marked subsidiary seconds register has some faint hairlines, a small chip at the edge of the dial near the lever and a small expert repair near 5 o'clock, blue steel spade style hands, re-cased into a heavy yellow gold filled (YGF) screw back & bezel (SB&B) case with large flowing floral engraving around a fancy blank monogram shield, coin edge bezels, heavy large bow and a thick glass crystal, case is showing normal even wear overall however there are a number of small spots of brass starting to show on the bezels, frame and pendant, additionally the YGF bow is matched in style but is likely a replacement, measures approx. 56mm diameter x 80mm in length x 17mm thick (crystal included). A high quality vintage Elgin from the early 1900s with one of the nicest finishes we've seen on the Elgin movements in very good condition overall, perfect to carry everyday!


Item Specifics:

  • Year Made: 1912-1913
  • Company: Elgin
  • Movement Size: 0318S
  • Jewels: 0721J
  • Setting/Movement Type: lever set
  • Adjustments: 1-3 positions
  • Model/Grade: 412
  • Serial #: 16005923
  • Movement Finish: nickel
  • Movement Details: gold jewel settings (GJS), screw-down jewel settings
  • Dial Material: porcelain enamel
  • Dial Details: double sunk (DS)
  • Hand Style: spade
  • Case Style: SB&B
  • Case Material: Gold Filled - Yellow
  • Case Details: re-cased
  • Case Width/Diameter: 56mm (2.20 inches)
  • Case Length, bow included:  80mm (3.15 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  17mm (0.67 inches)
  • Crystal Material: glass
  • Condition: Very Good
  • Gender: Gentlemen's