1932 ELGIN Art Deco Ladies Watch Grade 484 Black & Green Enamel Tank Case 15J

Watch Overview

This is a vintage Elgin Art Deco ladies mechanical wristwatch, dated from 1932. It is a manual-wind watch powered by an original Elgin Watch Co. mechanical movement caliber grade 484, featuring 15 jewels, size 18/0s and model 1. It operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour with an approximate 35-hour power reserve. Made in United States.

It has a beautiful decoreted white aged dial with printed Arabic numerals and black minute track that complement perfecly with the blue steel matching hands.

Cased in a 17.2x26.5mm black and green enamel tank case with integrated lugs design, crafted in 14K white gold filled. It features a engraved finish and is paired with the original stainless steel bracelet. This timepiece presents well with signs of honest aging. Fully inspected and authenticated. Running and wearable.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Elgin
• Type: Wristwatch
• Year / Era: 1932 - Vintage
• Gender: Ladies
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: White
• Features: Arabic numerals

Movement

• Type: Manual-winding
• Caliber: Grade 484
• Jewels: 15
• Some Features:
  • Size 18/0s
  • Model 1
• Power Reserve: 35-hours
• Frequency: 18,000vph

Case & Band

• Material: 14K white gold filled
• Case Shape: Tank
• Bezel: Engraved
• Back: Snap
• Crown: Pull-Push
• Band: Original bracelet. It will fit to a wrist up to 6 3/4 inches.
• Case Back Markings: Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co. 14K Gold Filled 27214

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 17.2x26.5
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 18.8
• Case Lug to Lug: 33.5
• Case Thickness: 7.4
• Lug Width: 11.2
• Band Width: 4

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch is in good condition, some signs of wear consistent with its age and use, a solid case, aged dial and original bracelet.
• Extras: Fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, confirming that it runs accurately. It is ready to wear and enjoy.

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