Description:

Elgin 7J grade 485 wrist watch #32358630, handsome 4-OS vintage mechanical manual-wind nickel split plate movement is one of the early Elgin wrist watches that converted a ladies' sized pocket watch movement for use in a wrist watch case, mint silver-toned metal dial with a matte finish, bold black pointer-style markers and a black marked seconds register at 6 o'clock, bold blue steel whip-style hands, heavy square white base metal (WBM) chrome case with slightly flared sides, a stepped bezel accented in the center of each with geometric engraving, geometric engraving along the frame, short heavy extended lugs and a brass crown, case is showing normal even wear overall however the frame has some small sections that are showing down to the base metal, measures approx. 29mm wide x 34mm lug to lug x 11mm thick (crystal included), 16mm interior lug width (band width), matching WBM chrome bracelet-style band with open square smooth polish links accented with geometric engraving connected together with smooth polish bands with a brushed finish. An impressive early-model wrist watch from the 1930s in excellent condition!


Item Specifics:

  • Year Made: 1930-1931
  • Company: Elgin
  • Jewels: 217J
  • Setting/Movement Type: manual-wind
  • Model/Grade: 485
  • Serial #: 32358630
  • Movement Finish: nickel
  • Dial Material: metal
  • Dial Color: silver
  • Hand Style: whip
  • Case Style: square
  • Case Material: Base Metal - Chrome
  • Case Width, without crown: 29mm (1.14 inches)
  • Case Length, lug to lug:  34mm (1.34 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  11mm (0.43 inches)
  • Interior Lug Width:  16mm (5/8")
  • Band Size: 6in. to 6.99in.
    (measurement range includes watch length & band)
  • Band Material: metal bracelet
  • Crystal Material: plastic
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Gender: Unisex