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USD 279.00
  • Band Material: Genuine Leather
  • Brand: Elgin
  • Year of Manufacture: Pre-1920
  • Model: Railroad Grade
  • Water Resistance Rating: Not Water Resistant
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Case Size: 48.5mm
  • Face Color: White
  • Lug Width: 22mm
  • Display: Analog
  • Style: Casual
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Case Finish: Polished
  • Case Material: Stainless Steel
  • Modification Description: Converted pocket watch
  • Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
  • Features: 12-Hour Dial
  • Age Group: All
  • Serial Number: 1374859
  • Band Color: Black
  • Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
  • Gender: Men's
  • Watch Shape: Round
  • Band Type: Two-Piece Strap


I AM PRESENTING AN ELGIN, RAILROAD GRADE, SIZE 16 MOVEMENT,  15 JEWELS, RECENTLY SERVICED (within the year) AND RUNNING GREAT, MARRIAGE WRISTWATCH.  A marriage watch is the term used for a new, modern case that has been used to house a vintage pocket watch movement.  I have worn this piece onfew times.   It is extremely clean and almost “like new”.  The only reason I’m selling it is the wristwatch requires a bit larger wrist.   The piece will look superb on a larger wrist (I’m about a 7 inch wrist).   Below is more information.  
          
 
MOVEMENT:  Elgin Model 1, Grade 50, Class 17, 16 size, convertible design, 15 jewels, adjusted, railroad grade, Moseley micrometric regulator, going barrel, large raised gold jewel settings, huge gold balance screws, nickel plate, stem wind, lever set dress or early hi-grade movement. This fine and highly collectible, well preserved antique watch movement is in excellent working order, with a dead flat and true balance wheel motion that has a fine, wide arc and strong, steady beat. The movement is a smooth wind, starts right up almost immediately with no coaxing, and lever sets as designed. Working very good, very clean. This beautiful watch has the original movement in an excellent status which was very well saved. Movement has been recently serviced (within the year) to ensure it winds and sets smoothly while keeping great, accurate time. Serial number 1374859 dates it to the year 1883. The accuracy of the movement is +/-60 seconds a day.  The power reserve is not lengthy, about 30 hours,  it’s an old, yet lovely piece.  The movement is in VERY GOOD++ condition.   

CASE:   The case was specifically designed for this movement. The size of the case is 48.5mm without the crown.  This is a polished chromed metal case that is in VERY GOOD++ condition.   

CRYSTALS:  Plastic, front and back, in VERY GOOD+ condition.

DIAL:  Excellent original enamel dial with roman numerals, five minute divisions, sub-seconds at 6 in VERY GOOD++ condition, signed ELGIN NAT’L WATCH CO.  No chips, cracks or hairlines. 

HANDS:   The hands are in VERY GOOD+ condition.   You can still see the PURPLE color in certain light and angles (as seen in photo #12).  

STRAP:   Black with chromed metal buckle, 22 mm, genuine leather.  The strap is in VERY GOOD condition. 

NOTE:   This watch is STEM WIND AND LEVER SET!   Wind the watch by turning the crown,  simple.   To set the time, you have to FIRST pull out the LEVER, CAREFULLY, between the 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock position (as seen in photo #5),  then turn the crown to the desired time.   When finished,  push the  lever back in,  VERY CAREFULLY!  The trick here is to use your fingernails for pulling the lever out and pushing it back in.  This particular lever is a bit tight, it’s over 100 years old!  Pull it out with your fingernail and try to feel an endpoint.  Pull it out and when it stays pulled out on its own,  try the crown.  The lever will spring back in if not out far enough.  You’ll get the feel.  It can be tricky.  Pocket watch owners know what I’m talking about here.  This is NOT a push/pull crown!   DO NOT PULL OUT THE CROWN! 

NOTE:  Being over 100 years old this lever is a bit tight, like I said.  That being said, it is still the KEY(S) to the engine.  Sometimes you have make sure it is pushed back in properly and/or pulled out properly.   Sometimes the crown will click or be stubborn, while the lever is out.  Completely normal.  Just start over by pushing the lever back in.  You are not breaking the watch.   Yet what will break the lever is PULLING TOO HARD OR TOO FAR.  You’ll know when you do it!  I’ve done it (not to this watch, haha)!  Also, when the lever is pulled out,  DO NOT turn the crown counter-clockwise!   Just turn the crown clockwise another 12 hours around the dial.  Too much counter-clockwise is NOT GOOD for these 19th century movements.   

NOTE:  The only ORIGINAL,  from 1883,  watchparts of this wristwatch are the DIAL and MOVEMENT,  manufactured and signed ELGIN NAT’L WATCH CO.  In addition,  the dial and the movement are also the only “made in the USA” watchparts.  The strap, case, crown, lugs, crystal, and buckle were manufactured in 2017,  hence the title MARRIAGE WATCH.  This wristwatch was converted from a pocketwatch dating to 1883.

As I write this note,  the wristwatch is functioning and working properly.  


In most, if not all, of my listings of mechanical watches for sale I give a accuracy/variance range.  Obviously I cannot guarantee the piece to maintain its accuracy over the months and years.  The owner must regularly maintenance the watch throughout the years to maintain peak performance. 

The photos are part of the description and condition description.   

I will included a lint-free pouch with the watch (as seen throughout the photos)  and ship the watch in a box with packing.  No original box or papers.   Thank you for reading and good luck in life.  








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