1919 ELGIN Pocket Watch Openface 16s Lever Set G.F. Grade 466 17J ADJ. U.S.A.

Watch Overview

This is a vintage Elgin pocket watch, a classic American timepiece dating to 1919, featuring a white enamel dial with elegant Arabic numerals, a bold/red minute track, and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock. It has an elegant ornate gilt hands in a classic filigree (Louis XV-style) design.

It is an open-face manual-wind pocket watch powered by the original Elgin National Watch Co. mechanical movement, Grade 466, featuring 17 jewels, size 16s, Model 13, a lever-set mechanism, and made in the U.S.A. This timepiece is adjusted to four (4) positions, temperature, and isochronism for precision timekeeping.

The watch is housed in a 49mm round 10K yellow gold filled case with engraved finish and smooth bezel, paired with a classic bow and onion-style crown — a typical design.

Presented in working condition with a clean movement and well-preserved dial, this piece represents an excellent collectible example of early American horology.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Elgin
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Year / Era: 1919 - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: White
• Features: Arabic numerals, sub-seconds, minute track

Movement

• Type: Manual-winding
• Caliber: Elgin Grade 466
• Jewels: 17
• Some Features:
  • Small-second hand
  • Size 16s
  • Model 13
  • Lever-set
  • Adjusted 4 positions, temperature and isochronism
  • Run quantity 1,000
  • Grade/Model Run 6 of 30
  • Movement SN 21868164

Case

• Material: 10K gold filled
• Shape: Round
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Caseback: Screw
• Crown/Setting: Lever-set
• Closure: Open face

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 49
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 59.4
• Case Thickness: 13.5

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch is in good condition, light signs of wear consistent with its age and use.
• Extras: It runs accurately. It is ready to wear and enjoy. The pocket watch holder is not included in the purchase.

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