Antique 16s 1925 Elgin Art Deco Floral Design 7J Pocket Watch 480 Chrome PlatedElgin 480

Product Description

• Item: Pocket Watch

• Brand: Elgin

• Size: 16s

• Year: 1925

• Movement: Mechanical

• Jewels: 7

• Grade: 480

• Case Material: Chrome Plated

• Country: USA

• Gender: Unisex

Product Measurements

• Standardized Size for Pocket Watches: 16s

Product Condition

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition

• Functions: Running strongly with no apparent issues, but no known service history

• Case: Shows light scratches and minimal signs of wear.

• Crystal: Shows heavy scratches.

• Dial condition: Has spotting.

• Crown: The bow has plating wear.

• Band: Has plating wear.

• Function:
  • Timing Data: -33 S/D, 246 AMP, 2.3 BE

Elgin: Founded in 1864 as the National Watch Company, Elgin produced watches in Elgin, Illinois at what was once the world’s largest dedicated watch factory. By 1910, the company had built its own observatory to improve timekeeping accuracy. Like many manufacturers, Elgin shifted to military production during World War II. Postwar competition from Swiss imports eventually led to the sale of the company in 1968. While the original Elgin company no longer exists, its legacy lives on through a vast catalog of excellent vintage watches.