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Elgin National Watch Co. was in operation from 1864-1968 and was an American pocket watch manufacturer. Manufacturing of Elgin watches took place at their facility in Elgin, Illinois.
Refined, balanced, and unmistakably Elgin. The porcelain enamel dial features the Elgin signature framed within an ornate decorative banner at the center, a detail that adds character without overwhelming the dial’s clean symmetry. Roman numerals arc around the perimeter, guided by a crisp outer minute track marked with bold five minute indicators for easy reading. Inside beats Elgins 15 jewel Grade 295 movement, completed in Elgin, Illinois in 1910 and part of the long running production series from 1904 to 1921. This caliber is recognized for its exposed mainspring barrel and elegant damaskeening, where rhythmic wave like patterns sweep across the plates. The movement was fully restored in our Little Rock, Arkansas workshop. Every screw and piece of hardware was thermally blued by hand for a rich iridescent blue finish (read more here), and the gear train and jewel settings were polished to bring back their warm golden tone. The hands were also restored. Each was polished down to remove corrosion, then heated individually over an alcohol lamp to achieve a vivid iridescent blue that pairs beautifully with the porcelain enamel dial. This is a well preserved example of early twentieth century Elgin design, brought back to life with careful craftsmanship and respect for its original character.
The timepiece is housed in our 40 mm surgical-grade 316L stainless steel conversion case, designed for one of the best fits available in any conversion. Engineered with both caseback and crown gaskets, it offers water resistance up to 50 meters (though it is recommended to remove the watch before water activities). Fully serviced and carefully inspected, this watch is ready for your next adventure.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 290 degrees
Beat Error: 1.5 ms
Frequency: 18,000 (5 beats per second)
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Sub second hand
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Elgin
Location: Elgin, Illinois
Year Manufactured: 1910
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (flawless)
Jewels: 15 jewels
Case Diameter: 40 mm
Front Crystal: Domed sapphire
Back Crystal: Flat sapphire
Case Material: 316L stainless
Lug width: 20 mm
Lug to Lug: 48 mm
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: No
Serial Number: 14109219
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.