**Photos**: [https://imgur.com/a/MEDcJsm](https://imgur.com/a/MEDcJsm) **Wrist shots**: [https://imgur.com/a/z3Lpq6W](https://imgur.com/a/z3Lpq6W) **Timestamp**: [https://imgur.com/a/frILIhf](https://imgur.com/a/frILIhf) *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.* Here’s another Elgin piece that takes us back to our Chicagoland roots, this time with a Masonic twist—though we have no personal ties to it. Elgin crafted this watch in 1923, likely intending it exclusively for members of the Brotherhood. We picked it up earlier this year, fell in love with its dial, and immediately got to work servicing, restoring, and converting it—we could not finish it fast enough. Under the hood (no pun intended) beats Elgin’s in-house 17-jewel Grade 344 movement, a dependable workhorse manufactured from 1906 to 1928. Elgin’s early 1900s craftsmanship is nothing short of extraordinary. To honor that legacy, our 44 mm conversion case is intentionally simple and elegant, designed not just for Elgin but for all American makers. This approach ensures that the history and heritage of these great American brands from a golden era of watchmaking remain the true stars of the show. The timepiece was expertly converted here in Little Rock, Arkansas. Every detail, from servicing, restoring, repairing, and casing, is all done in our shop in Little Rock. **Price**: $1,949, But absolutely negotiable—especially to someone with an interest in getting involved in vintage American watchmaking. **Case:** 316L stainless, 44 mm diameter, 47 mm lug to lug (52 mm with crown), 13 mm height, front/back sapphire crystals. Front, back, and crown gaskets provide 50 meters of water resistance although it is recommended to take the piece off before water activities. **Shipping**: UPS 2nd Day Air free in the USA. International shipping via DHL Express (\~$100), which takes approximately one week. **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 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/](https://www.instagram.com/frettcoclockworks/) Please like us on **Facebook** at [https://www.facebook.com/frettcoclockworks/](https://www.facebook.com/frettcoclockworks/)