Elgin Grade 345 from 1925 with a Fancy Dial
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 17 jewels and a flawless fancy dial.
This piece is in our 44 mm conversion case, learn more about case size and profile.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 17 jewels and a flawless fancy dial.
This piece is in our 44 mm conversion case, learn more about case size and profile.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 17 jewels and a flawless fancy dial.
This piece is in our 44 mm conversion case, learn more about case size and profile.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
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 was crafted in Elgin, Illinois, and completed in 1925. It houses Elgin's Grade 345, a 17-jewel in-house movement produced from 1905 to 1933. The movement showcases 17 jewels, intricately decorated ratchet and crown wheels, and beautiful damaskeening. Movement components were carefully refinished with blue accents on the screws and hardware by hand using thermal coloring, a technique used by watchmakers in the early 1900s to improve corrosion resistance and aesthetics. The watch hands retain their original golden color, and the brass jewel settings have been polished by hand to restore their original golden luster. The Elgin dial, made of porcelain-enamel, is in flawless condition, free of any cracks or hairlines. The dial features a light blue center with golden motifs and elegant Arabic numerals. The golden hands stand out remarkably against the white porcelain-enamel.
The timepiece is encased in a 316L stainless steel pocket watch conversion case, designed with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting, ensuring a comfortable fit for various wrist sizes. The case includes front, back, and crown gaskets, providing water resistance up to 50 meters; however, it is recommended to remove the watch before engaging in water activities. The timepiece comes fully serviced and ready for your 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: 1925
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (flawless)
Jewels: 17 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: 27360633
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.