18s 23J Elgin Veritas rail road grade pocket watch c1905
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About this item
This is an American railroad grade pocket watch made by Elgin.
The watch has a grade 214, model 8 movement.
Movement – the high quality nickel ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement with a micrometer regulator and a diamond endstone. The movement has a gold cap on the balance and lever, raised gold jewel settings, gold train wheels, a gold jewel setting on the barrel and is decorated with damascening. The movement is signed “Veritas, Elgin, Ill, USA, Safety Barrel, 23 Jewels” # 11252055. The movement is in 95% mint condition – a superb example
Case – the movement comes in a 10K gold filled open face case by Keystone which has a screw off back and front. The case is decorated with engine turning and a vacant crest. The rest of the case has a smooth plain finish and is in 95% mint condition – a very fine example
Dial – the white enamel dial is double sunk with a full set of blue steel hands. The dial is signed “Elgin” and is in 99% mint condition
The watch has a mineral glass
The watch is stem wound / lever set
The watch measures 54mm wide x 18mm deep
The watch comes in a wooden box from Elgin lined with velvet and silk. The box comes with the paper for an 18s 23J Elgin Veritas but alas different serial numbers
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London, United Kingdom