Vintage 16s 1942 Elgin Montgomery Dial 17J Military Style WWII Pocket Watch 387Elgin Montgomery Dial 387

Product Description

• Item: Pocket Watch

• Brand: Elgin

• Model: Montgomery Dial

• Size: 16s

• Year: 1942

• Movement: Mechanical

• Jewels: 17

• Grade: 387

• Case Material: Nickel

• Country: USA

• Gender: Unisex

Product Measurements

• Standardized Size for Pocket Watches: 16s

Product Condition

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition

• Functions: Running and keeping time

• Case: Shows heavy scratches. Has dents/dings. Has plating wear.

• Crystal: Has spotting.

• Dial condition: Has chips and spotting. Has acrylic yellowing.

• Crown: Shows minimal signs of wear.

• Hands: Hour, minute, and second hand have faded lume.

• Function:
  • Timing Data: +26 S/D, 267 AMP, 1.4 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.