**Photos**: [https://imgur.com/a/lKWhD6G](https://imgur.com/a/lKWhD6G) **Movement Shots**: [https://imgur.com/a/D8RaqVN](https://imgur.com/a/D8RaqVN) **Videos**: [https://vimeo.com/1148224065?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci](https://vimeo.com/1148224065?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci) / [https://vimeo.com/1148224245?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci](https://vimeo.com/1148224245?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci)  **Timestamp**: [https://imgur.com/u6tZJqZ](https://imgur.com/u6tZJqZ) *Elgin National Watch Co.was in operation from 1864-1968 and was an American pocket watch manufacturer. Manufacturing of Elgin watches took place at their facility in Elgin, Illinois.* A vintage Elgin railroad dial, done right. Bold black numerals on bright white porcelain-enamel deliver instant clarity, with red minute markers framing the classic railroad layout. The sub seconds register at 6 anchors the design and shows why Elgin set the standard for dial legibility during the railroad era in the United States. Behind the dial is Elgin’s 15 jewel Grade 295, completed in Elgin, Illinois in 1911. This long running caliber features an exposed mainspring barrel and wave pattern damaskeening. Fully restored in our Little Rock, Arkansas workshop (read more about us [here](https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/relics-to-riches-what-makes-frett-co-clockworks-tick/)), every screw and hardware component was thermally blued by hand, while the gear train, jewel settings, balance, and balance weights were polished back to their original golden tone. The hands were restored individually, polished to a mirror finish, and thermally colored over an alcohol lamp to achieve a deep, even blue that provides ultimate contrast against thew white porcelain-enamel of the dial. The timepiece is housed in our 40 mm surgical grade 316L stainless steel conversion case with crown and caseback gaskets for 50 meters water resistance. Fully serviced, carefully restored, and ready to be worn on its first wrist. **Price**: $3,249, But negotiable—especially to someone with an interest getting into vintage American watchmaking. **Case**: 316L stainless (surgical steel), 40 mm diameter, 48 mm lug to lug, 13 mm height, sapphire crystals AR coated, front crystal domed, and 50 meters water resistance. Recommend to remove before water activities. Read more about our 40 mm case [here](https://www.frettclockworks.com/blog/introducing-our-40-mm-pocket-watch-conversion-case). **Thermal Coloring**: To enhance both corrosion resistance and visual appeal, the movement hardware was thermally colored using a traditional technique employed by early 20th-century watchmakers: open-flame bluing (read more [here](https://www.frettclockworks.com/blog/the-art-and-science-of-thermal-coloring-for-pocket-watch-conversions)). **Shipping**: UPS 2nd Day Air free in the USA. International shipping via DHL Express (\~$100), which takes approximately one week from date of shipment. **Payment Method**: PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Apple Pay, CashApp, Wise, Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna, and All Major Credit Cards **Service History**: The watch was serviced in 2025 and comes with a 1-year service warranty. The watch was inspected and cleaned. The watch was re-assembled and oiled using high-grade synthetic Swiss oil (Moebius). Time keeping will vary depending on position. **About us**: We are a small batch, custom watch restoration company located in Central Arkansas USA. Our mission is to preserve and enhance vintage and antique watches. Everything we work on is done in house completely by hand. Each timepiece we produce is one-of-a-kind. Please follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frettcoclockworks/) Please like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/frettcoclockworks/)