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Vintage Elgin Art Deco Fancy Enamel Dial 7J Men’s Manual Cushion Case Watch
■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a beautifully preserved vintage Elgin men’s wristwatch, featuring a classic cushion-shaped nickel case and a refined Art Deco dial. This elegant design reflects the craftsmanship of early American watchmaking, with Roman numeral markers and ornate hands that give the piece timeless charm.
The watch is powered by an Elgin manual wind movement (serial: 31406205), which is running well and holding accurate time. The case is nickel, signed Star W.C. Co., and has a well-proportioned cushion design typical of the 1920s era. The dial features a clean white background with Roman numerals, ornate gilt hands, decorative flourishes, and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. A brand new high-quality black leather strap has been fitted, perfectly complementing the watch’s vintage appeal.
Key Details:
• Brand: Elgin (USA)
• Model: Vintage Art Deco Cushion Case Men’s Manual Wind
• Movement: Elgin Manual Wind, serial 31406205 (running and accurate)
• Case: Nickel cushion-shaped case, signed Star W.C. Co., serial 7079961
• Dial: White fancy enamel dial with Roman numerals, ornate hands, decorative markers, and small seconds at 6 o’clock
• Crystal: Clear, in good condition
• Strap: Brand new black leather strap
• Condition: Good overall condition with expected signs of age and use; photos best describe its physical condition
This Elgin wristwatch is both functional and collectible, offering a fine example of American Art Deco wristwatch design.
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► ARCHIVE FILE: ELGIN — BRAND HISTORY
Elgin was founded in 1864 as the National Watch Company, when a group of Chicago investors led by former mayor Benjamin W. Raymond set out to beat Waltham at industrialized watchmaking. They raised the money, persuaded the town of Elgin, Illinois to donate land beside the Fox River, and hired away seven of Waltham's best men to design the machinery. The first movement, a railroad-grade pocket watch named the B.W. Raymond in the mayor's honor, was completed in 1867, and the firm took the name Elgin National Watch Company in 1874.
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