Pocket Watch Database
Elgin 317
Serial #27156641
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| Manufacturer | Elgin |
| Grade | 317 |
| Serial Number | 27156641 |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | 5 |
| Jewel Count | 15j |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Nickelsilver |
| Case Manufacturer | Illinois Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | |
| Case Serial # | 320015 |
| Case Details | Has a nice choo choo on the back, and on the dial. This was a 50th B-Day gift from my Sister Barb and Brother In-Law Ron. Presented in very poor condition. Just the way I like to get them. The case could only be finessed so much before effecting the engraving. I sand with 2000 sand paper then polish the case. The movement gave me fits. I would work on it, over and over again. Over the course of a couple of years. Always not getting it to run right. Putting it down some times for months. Finally I got it right. It is now what I call a 3 second watch. Gaining or loosing less than 3 seconds in a day. The after market train dial adds to the over all theme of this watch. I just love it. Thanks Barb and Ron.. |
| Dial Material | Enamel |
| Dial Type | Flat |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Elgin, aftermarket, with Train |
| Dial Details | Has a nice choo choo on the back, and on the dial. This was a 50th B-Day gift from my Sister Barb and Brother In-Law Ron. Presented in very poor condition. Just the way I like to get them. The case could only be finessed so much before effecting the engraving. I sand with 2000 sand paper then polish the case. The movement gave me fits. I would work on it, over and over again. Over the course of a couple of years. Always not getting it to run right. Putting it down some times for months. Finally I got it right. It is now what I call a 3 second watch. Gaining or loosing less than 3 seconds in a day. The after market train dial adds to the over all theme of this watch. I just love it. Thanks Barb and Ron.. |
| Movement Markings | Complete restoration. Reworked the Illinois Nickel Silver case to a much better condition than received. Nice Choo Choo in the back. Spent hours getting the movement to run absolutely correct. This is what I call a 3 second watch. It Will gain or loose less than 3 seconds in a day. Notice the reflection of the dial. The after maket dial I think gives this watch a great over all theme |
Contributed to the database by pocketwatch101 on January 19, 2015.
This collection record was most recently edited on March 18, 2018.
This collection record was most recently edited on March 18, 2018.