Description: Elgin Father Time Grade 454 Model 15 Railroad Grade 16 Size Pocket Watch ca 1920. This antique Elgin Father Time grade 454, model 15, 16 size, open face pocket watch has a gold filled case measuring approximately 51.5mm in diameter x 2 1/2 inches long including bow. The case has a guilloche finish with a plaque on the back, perfect for personalizing. The case back has a small dent, as pictured, but is in otherwise great condition for it's age. The front and back remove and replace properly with good threading. The white enamel dial has large black Arabic numerals, large blue spade/whip hands, a double sunk seconds register at six o'clock and is marked "Elgin". The dial is in great condition with no hairlines or chipping, but the seconds register has a few small scratches, as pictured. The crystal is in great condition. The inside case is stamped "Keystone Watch Case Co. - J.Boss - 20 Years - 5411531". The nickel movement is stamped "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. - U.S.A. - Father Time - 21 Jewels - Adjusted 5 Positions - 22880006". All screws and jewels appear to be in good condition. This movement has gold jewel settings with both ruby and sapphire jewels. Stem wind, lever set. This watch is running. No guarantee of future performance. This Elgin Father Time is in beautiful antique condition. ca. 1920 * Items over a certain price point are protected by ebay's Authenticity Guarantee and will be shipped for verification prior to delivery to buyer. * This item does not include box, papers, booklets, etc., unless otherwise specified.* Due to age there is no guarantee of time accuracy on antique & vintage watches. The watch is running within 1-2 minutes per 24 hours, unless otherwise specified.* Due to the high polished areas on this item, it is nearly impossible to get photos without reflections. Do not hesitate to reach out with questions.
Price: 325 USD
Location: Wheaton, Illinois
End Time: 2024-12-15T21:33:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Closure: Open Face
Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels
Indices: Arabic Numerals
Year Manufactured: 1920-1929
MPN: SN: 22880006
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Case Color: Yellow Gold
Department: Unisex Adults
Caseback: Screwback
Style: Railroad Grade
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Easy to Read/Large Numerals, Enameled Dial, Seconds Hand, Ruby & Sapphire Jewels, Gold Jewel Settings
Case Material: Gold Filled
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Pocket Watch Size: 16
Seller Warranty: No
With Papers: No
With Service Records: No
Brand: Elgin
Type: Pocket Watch
Customized: No
Dial Color: White
Model: Elgin Father Time
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Case Finish: Engraved
With Manual/Booklet: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Display: Analog