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Elgin 214
Serial #15475185
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| Manufacturer | Elgin |
| Grade | 214 |
| Serial Number | 15475185 |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | 8 |
| Jewel Count | 23j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Goldfilled |
| Case Manufacturer | American Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | Fortune Thin Model |
| Case Serial # | 910415 |
| Case Details | The watch was purchased privately from an acquaintance and belonged to a relative. The case itself is well worn with brass showing around the stem, case ring and edges of rear cover. There are initials on the back of the case, but are illegible. The back cover and bezel screw on smoothly with no cross threading and the crystal has been replaced at some time with a plastic one. |
| Dial Material | Glass Enamel |
| Dial Type | Double-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Elgin |
| Dial Details | The Montgomery double sunk dial is in excellent condition with a very feint outside HL at 26 min. |
| Movement Markings | Veritas, Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. stamped on train bridge. Ser. no. 23 Jewels, Safety Barrel and Adjusted 5 Positions stamped on the barrel bridge. Adjusted is also stamped on the balance bridge. |
Contributed to the database by Mobilaero on August 18, 2019.
This collection record was most recently edited on April 21, 2022.
This collection record was most recently edited on April 21, 2022.