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Vintage Elgin Art Deco Fancy Enamel Dial Men’s 15J Manual Classic Dress Watch
■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
MODEL:
Elgin Art Deco
Elgin Art Deco
MOVEMENT:
Mechanical (Manual)
Mechanical (Manual)
YEAR:
1920-1929
1920-1929
CASE SIZE:
34 mm
34 mm
CASE MATERIAL:
Gold Filled
Gold Filled
DIAL COLOR:
White, Gold
White, Gold
BAND MATERIAL:
Leather
Leather
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Elgin men’s manual wind dress watch featuring an elegant Art Deco design, a stunning original fancy enamel dial, and a gold-filled case. The immaculate dial showcases ornate gold detailing, stylized Art Deco numerals, and a recessed subsidiary seconds register, giving the watch exceptional visual appeal. The watch is also housed in a higher-quality case featuring an additional interior protective dust cover over the movement, a premium construction detail commonly found on better-made cases of the period.
The watch is in full working condition and is running and holding accurate time over a 24-hour period. It was professionally serviced in January 2026 and is fitted with a beautiful aftermarket brown leather strap.
The watch is in fantastic physical condition for its age with signs of normal use and age. The original fancy enamel dial is exceptionally well preserved and remains one of the standout features of this timepiece. The gold-filled case presents beautifully and retains a personalized engraved monogram on the case back, adding to its vintage character. The photos best describe its overall appearance and physical condition.
Key Details:
* Brand: Elgin
* Movement: Manual Wind
* Jewels: 15 Jewels
* Case: Gold Filled with interior protective dust cover
* Dial: Original fancy enamel dial with Art Deco numerals and subsidiary seconds
* Strap: Beautiful aftermarket brown leather strap
* Service: Professionally serviced in January 2026
* Condition: Running and holding accurate time over a 24-hour period
* Notes: Personalized engraved monogram on the case back
A beautiful and highly collectible vintage Elgin that combines timeless Art Deco styling with quality American craftsmanship. With its immaculate fancy enamel dial, premium gold-filled case featuring an interior dust cover, and freshly serviced 15-jewel movement, this is an outstanding vintage dress watch that would make an excellent addition to any collection.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bezel Color:Gold
Number of Jewels:15 Jewels
With Papers:No
Vintage:Yes
Band/Strap:Two-Piece Strap
Case Color:Gold
Department:Men
Type:Wristwatch
Band Color:Brown
Style:Casual, Classic, Dress/Formal
With Original Box/Packaging:No
Features:12-Hour Dial, Small Second
Country of Origin:United States
Display:Analog
► ARCHIVE FILE: ELGIN — BRAND HISTORY
Elgin defined American industrial watchmaking with railroad-grade movements, wartime instruments, and refined dress watches—a vast, collectible legacy from the domestic giant that produced roughly 60 million timepieces.
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