[WTS] Elgin Masonic from 1922, 44 mm, manufactured in Elgin, IL 🇺🇸
[WTS] Elgin Masonic from 1922, 44 mm, manufactured in Elgin, IL 🇺🇸
Photos: https://imgur.com/a/DLjqqVl Movement photos: https://imgur.com/a/nItGLuN Wrist shots: https://imgur.com/a/I5VD4iu Videos: https://imgur.com/a/7Y90amU Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/XNCkHft 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. This Elgin timepiece was manufactured in Elgin, Illinois, and was finished in 1922. It is driven by Elgin's proprietary 17-jewel Grade 345 movement, a flagship model produced by Elgin from 1905 to 1933. The movement boasts 17 jewels, intricately adorned ratchet and crown wheels, and exquisite damaskeening. The movement has been meticulously restored and custom-refinished with distinctive blue accents. These accents were achieved by manually thermally treating each movement part, imparting a blue hue to the iron-based components. The heat blued hands underwent restoration and thermal coloring as well, while the brass jewel settings have been cleaned to reveal their original golden sheen. The Elgin dial, fashioned in the Masonic style, is made of metal and is in exceptional condition. The Masonic elements on the dial are painted gold and glisten in the light. Encased in a newly designed silver-colored wristwatch conversion case, this timepiece ensures comfortable wear with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting, catering to various wrist sizes for a more personalized fit. The case, featuring front, back, and crown gaskets, provides water resistance up to 50 meters, although it is advisable to remove the watch before engaging in water activities. Having undergone a comprehensive servicing, this timepiece is poised for your upcoming adventures. As a testament to our commitment to preserving history, the original 14 karat gold filled pocket watch case is included. Price: $1,749 OBO, Free shipping via UPS 2nd Day Air Shipping: Free to buyers in the USA. International shipping via DHL (\~$100) Payment Method: PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, CashApp, Wise, Afterpay, and All Major Credit Cards Dial: Original metal masonic dial in excellent condition Hands: Original hands in excellent condition Crystals: Front and back AR coated sapphire Case: 44 mm conversion case Case Material: 316L stainless Lug Width: 22 mm Lug to Lug: Approximately 52 mm (adjusts to wrist size) Height: 13 mm Water resistance: 50 meters Movement: Elgin in house 17 jewel movement Frequency = 18,000 (5 beats per second) Complications = Sub second hand Power Reserve = 24+ hours Serial = 24853966 Service History: The watch was serviced in 2024 and comes with a 1-year service warranty. The watch was inspected and cleaned. The watch was re-assembled and oiled using high-grade Swiss oil. 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 at https://www.instagram.com/frettcoclockworks/ Please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/frettcoclockworks/