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Scuba75
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California
Member Since
November 13, 2018
Watches
188
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Elgin 478
Serial #41168891
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| Manufacturer | Elgin |
| Grade | 478 |
| Serial Number | 41168891 |
| Size | 16s |
| Model | 15 |
| Jewel Count | 21j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Gold Flashed |
| Case Material | Goldfilled |
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| Case Details | This Gold Flashed version was produced for a short period during WWII (made in approximately 1942) and it is believed that a bit less than 13000 total of these were made with the gold flashed finish. This can be found in the excellent April 2002 NAWCC Bulletin "Railroaders Corner" article by Kent Singer and Ed Ueberall; 21 jewel B.W. Raymond, original gold-filled case, fully capped lever escapement, wide striped pattern gilt damascene, and all the other important features shown above, this gold flashed model in its original case is hard-to-find and highly collectible; please read the sellers comments as to the condition, and view the photos as they are also part of the condition and the description, securely packaged in a sturdy box, selling with NO RESERVE and FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING via USPS 1st class insured mail or USPS Priority Mail, international shipping via the eBay Global Shipping Program where available, thank you very much. Movement Markings as follows "B.W. Raymond Adjusted 5 Positions Temperature Elgin Nat'l Watch Co U.S.A. 41168891" NOTE: This watch sold about a month ago, but the buyer's PayPal did not go through. |
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| Movement Markings | B.W. Raymond Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions Temperature |
Contributed to the database by Scuba75 on January 3, 2019.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 3, 2019.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 3, 2019.