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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.
This Elgin timepiece showcases a flawless porcelain-enamel dial—free of chips or cracks—adorned with delicate light-blue accents and silver inlay. The outer track displays minutes in five-minute increments, while the soft blue perimeter gracefully frames the silver motifs and clean, legible, and crisp Roman numerals for a balanced and refined look. Original Louis XIV–style hands remain untouched in their golden finish, adding authentic warmth to the dial side. Beneath the dial beats Elgin’s proprietary 15-jewel Grade 314 movement, produced from 1904 to 1928 and completed in 1912. This reliable workhorse features richly decorated ratchet and crown wheels and striking damaskeening. Screws and hardware were treated with traditional hand-applied thermal bluing, a time-honored watchmaking technique that adds both color and corrosion resistance (read more here). Separately, the jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand-polished to restore their original golden luster and sheen. All work was completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The timepiece is housed in a our 316L surgical-grade stainless steel conversion case with adjustable lugs that make winding and setting effortless while ensuring a comfortable fit across a wide range of wrist sizes. Front, back, and crown gaskets provide water resistance up to 50 meters, though we recommend removing the watch before engaging in water activities. Fully serviced and carefully tested, this piece is ready for its next adventure.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 300 degrees
Beat Error: 1.5 ms
Frequency: 18,000 bph (5 beats per second)
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Sub dial second hand
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Elgin
Location: Elgin, Illinois
Year Manufactured: 1912
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (flawless)
Jewels: 15 jewels
Case Diameter: 44 mm
Front Crystal: Domed AR coated sapphire
Back Crystal: Flat AR coated sapphire
Case Material: 316L stainless
Lug width: 22 mm
Lug to Lug: 47 mm
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: No
Serial Number: 16828863
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.