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Elgin 581
Serial #40470342

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Manufacturer Elgin
Grade 581
Serial Number 40470342
Size 16s
Model 15
Jewel Count 22j
Setting Pendant
Finish Gold Flashed
Case Material Basemetal
Case Manufacturer Keystone Watch Case Co.
Case Grade/Model
Case Serial # 81708
Case Details Plain with coin edging on the outer diameters of the bezel and case back cover. Details of the U.S. government contract for the watches
supplied to the U.S. Army A.C. (Air Corp). The contract information can be seen cl can be seen clearly stamped on the out side of the rear of the rear cover.
Dial Material Metal
Dial Type Single-Pressed
Dial Style Arabic
Dial Signing Name Elgin
Dial Details
Movement Markings Serial number and B.W. RAYMOND is stamped on the train bridge. 21 JEWELS, ADJUSTED 5 POSITIONS, and U.S. ARMY A.C. (Air Corps)
and TEMPERATURE is stamped on the barrel bridge.
ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO. U.S.A. is stamped on the back of the main plate and can be seen beneath the balance wheel.
Contributed to the database by Mobilaero on May 13, 2024.
This collection record was most recently edited on May 18, 2024.