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Vintage Elgin Legionnaire Art Deco 7J Manual Wind Enamel Men’s Watch
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MODEL:
Elgin Legionnaire
Elgin Legionnaire
MOVEMENT:
Mechanical (Manual)
Mechanical (Manual)
YEAR:
1920-1929
1920-1929
CASE MATERIAL:
Gold Filled
Gold Filled
DIAL COLOR:
Cream, White
Cream, White
BAND MATERIAL:
Leather
Leather
► 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.
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bezel Color:Black
With Papers:No
Band/Strap:Two-Piece Strap
Vintage:Yes
Case Color:Gold, Silver
Department:Men
Type:Wristwatch
Band Color:Brown
Style: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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