1 / 8
Vintage Elgin Legionnaire Art Deco 7J Manual Wind Enamel Men’s Watch
■ ONE OF A KIND — THIS IS THE ONLY ONE. ONCE IT SELLS, THIS PAGE BECOMES AN ARCHIVE.
► BUY DIRECT & SAVE 10% — SAME WATCH, NO MARKETPLACE FEES
► SECURE STRIPE CHECKOUT
► FREE US SHIPPING — $30 FLAT INTERNATIONAL
► FREE US SHIPPING — $30 FLAT INTERNATIONAL
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a rare and highly collectible vintage Elgin Legionnaire men’s wristwatch, showcasing a bold Art Deco design with a striking enamel bezel. This model is highly desirable among collectors of early 20th-century American watches for its distinctive case style and period-correct detailing.
The watch is powered by a 7-jewel Elgin manual wind movement (serial: 33443366), which is running smoothly and holding accurate time. The case, produced by the Elgin National Watch Case Company, features a gold-filled center with nickel back, decorative Art Deco engraving along the sides, and an enamel bezel framing the dial.
The original dial with Roman numerals and small seconds at 6 o’clock shows signs of age, giving the watch unique vintage character. A brand new high-end brown leather strap has been fitted, offering both comfort and style.
Key Details:
• Brand: Elgin (USA)
• Model: Legionnaire – Art Deco Era
• Movement: 7J Manual Wind (running accurately)
• Serial Number: 33443366
• Case: Gold-filled center with nickel back, decorative side engravings
• Bezel: Enamel, original and intact
• Case Size: 32.5mm (excluding crown) x 39mm lug-to-lug
• Dial: Roman numeral design with sub-seconds at 6 o’clock
• Strap: Brand new premium brown leather strap
• Condition: Full working order; dial and case show aging that adds character (see photos)
This is a very desirable Elgin model and an excellent opportunity for collectors of early American wristwatches, Art Deco pieces, or enamel bezel designs.
Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.
► 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.
Read the full Elgin story — and shop all Elgin watches ►► RELATED TIMEPIECES DETECTED (4)
RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON BRAND AND MOVEMENT ANALYSIS



