Posted 12 years ago
Ccret1
(39 items)
Elgin watch, Gold Filled. 1/40 10kt marked on the chain and patent number on the ends of the chain. Marking on the back of watch 5446103. Will like to know when this watch was made. Face of watch cover old and cloudy. What markings mean. There are other etched marking on inside of watch that are not company marking looks like they were added. May not be able to see in the picture. I can read them and tell you where they are located by the logo and markings of watch.
The number you need to look at to identify your watch is the one on the movement (25095056)
Grade: 429
Movement Serial Number:25095056
Grade:429
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 1,000
Total Production:99,000
Size:6/0
Jewels:15j
Movement Configuration:Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator:Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
The Elgin Watch Co. (National Watch Co) 1864-1964.
The case is by the Star Watch Case Co., 20 year gold filled case.
Dave
Thank you so much for the information.
pw did a really nice job of explaining this to you and all of us!
This watch is beautiful.