Pocket Watch - Elgin National Watch Co, 1942

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Summary:: Gents pocket watch, nickel plated open case, Elgin National Watch Co, no 42060602, 1942.
Description:: Nickel plated case, open face. Black dial has arabic numerals and seconds dial at 6. Luminous radium paint on hands and 3, 9 and 12 with dots for other hours.

Stem and button wound spring; lever escapement.

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	1.5 cm (Width), 5.2 cm (Diameter)

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Tagged with:	gents watches, pocket watches, stem button watches, elgin
Themes this item is part of:	Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification:	HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification:	Watches
Tertiary Classification:	united states of america
Inscriptions:	Back plate is marked 'Elgin Natl Watch Co, USA, Nine Jewels, 42060602'. Dial is marked 'Elgin'. Back of case is marked with broad arrow and 'G STP' and 'G08840. Inside back case is marked 'Cased & Timed by Elgin National Watch Co, Keystone, Base Metal'.
Manufacturer:	Elgin National Watch Co, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 1942

Comments

Edmond Rexhepi Posted on 18 Jan 2010 4:44 AM

I'm from Kosova,I had found an old watch of Elgin Natl.WatchCo.Its 104 years old.I'm interested for the price of this watch.The watch has little damage but im sure that you can fix the damage.I would like to have answer from you.

Discovery Centre Posted on 18 Jan 2010 3:40 PM

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