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Vintage Elgin Art Deco Men’s Engraved Manual Wind Classic Dress Watch

■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
LAST PRICE
$599.00
BRAND:
Elgin
MODEL:
Elgin Art Deco
MOVEMENT:
Mechanical (Manual)
UNIT CONDITION:
Pre-owned - Good
YEAR:
1920-1929
CASE MATERIAL:
Gold Plated
DIAL COLOR:
White, Beige
BAND MATERIAL:
Leather
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a vintage Elgin Art Deco men’s manual wind classic dress watch from the 1930s, featuring a beautifully styled rectangular cushion case with intricate engraved detailing along the sides and a timeless design that reflects the elegance of early American watchmaking. The watch is in full working condition, currently running and holding accurate time, and was recently serviced in April 2026. The dial features bold black Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock. It has a clean, highly legible layout with a classic Art Deco aesthetic that pairs perfectly with the distinctive case design. All parts of the watch are original. The case is 14K rolled gold plate, as indicated by the inner caseback markings. The watch also features a personalized engraved monogram on the caseback, adding a unique vintage character. The watch remains in fantastic physical condition for its age and shows light signs of use and age. The photos best describe its physical condition and should be reviewed carefully. Key Details: • Brand: Elgin • Era: 1930s • Style: Art Deco Classic Dress Watch • Dial: Original dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds • Case: 14K rolled gold plate, engraved sides • Case Size: Approximately 32 mm x 39 mm • Strap: Aftermarket brown leather strap • Function: Running and holding accurate time (serviced April 2026) A beautiful and authentic Art Deco Elgin dress watch with unique engraved casework and timeless vintage appeal. An excellent addition to any collection of early American wristwatches. Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Case Finish:Engraved
Bezel Color:Gold
Number of Jewels:7 Jewels
With Papers:No
Vintage:Yes
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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