Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion

Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion

Creator: Elgin
Case Shape: Cushion
Movement: Manual Wind
Place of Origin: North America
Period: 1890-1899
Date of Manufacture: 1896
Condition: Excellent Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 14k Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1896
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Wide 32mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 16 Jewels / Caliber 3/0 size / High Grade
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial with Luminous Numerals
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
Well, this is certainly one if the earliest wrist watches ever produced. We have had earlier ones, but not ones you could truly wear and count on. This one you can, even though it is 126 years old. The watch is entirely hand made in Elgin Illinois and it has just been serviced by our team and keeps dependable time. The movement is beautifully damascened and gilded. It was the highest grade calibers for it size and it also has a micrometer adjusted balance cock. The dial is fully enameled and is flawless as well. The blued steel hands appear original as does the luminous. We have had this watch in our collection for 40 years. You will likely never see as rare a wrist watch as this one.
Condition Report: See Description