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Elgin 8
Serial #578711
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| Manufacturer | Elgin |
| Grade | 8 |
| Serial Number | 578711 |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | 3 |
| Jewel Count | 7j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Case Material | Nickel |
| Case Manufacturer | Wadsworth Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | |
| Case Serial # | 394590 |
| Case Details | NOTICE TO WATCHKEEPERS: I received this watch with the intent to preserve it, conserve it and service it. This watch came with a filthy dirty grimy case around the perimeter of the screw back and front bezels. I wear nitrile gloves, not to protect the watch from me but me from it. I would swear there is tetanus hiding in the grime just waiting for someone to come along and unscrew a bezel and cut themselves and need a tetanus shot. I give these things a thorough cleaning when they come in. Takes hours for each one depending on how much grime. Very ground into the metal. Even hard to see. Scrubbing with a paper napkin takes most of the grime off then scrubbed again using jewelers rouge then a microfiber as a final rub down. I put a tiny drop of oil on the threads and it now fully closes with no grinding resistance. |
| Dial Material | Matte Enamel |
| Dial Type | Single-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Roman |
| Dial Signing Name | Elgin Natl Watch Co |
| Dial Details | Dial is not in perfect condition. There are chips along the edge. One large enough to break the Ring Track. The minute hand looks very old and slightly corroded. The hour hand is perfectly blued. |
| Movement Markings | Elgin Nat’l. Watch Co. 578711 The Age |
Contributed to the database by 162556 on April 14, 2025.
This collection record was most recently edited on May 9, 2025.
This collection record was most recently edited on May 9, 2025.