Pocket Watch Database
Contributor
rnfwatch
Supporter
Lewisville, TX
Member Since
October 31, 2013
Watches
329
Verifications
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This Watch Was Admired By:
Elgin 317
Serial #24515590
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| Manufacturer | Elgin |
| Grade | 317 |
| Serial Number | 24515590 |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | 5 |
| Jewel Count | 15j |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Basemetal |
| Case Manufacturer | Illinois Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | Spartan |
| Case Serial # | 5506618 |
| Case Details | Illinois Watch Case Co. "Spartan" case appears all original with no secondary latent screw marks from another prior movement, and has correct bow. Design is period correct with multiple Deco pinstripe vertical bars which remains fully intact. . Shows no deep dent or gouges, very subtle hint of one small depression if turned just right in light, two visible shallow scratches noted, otherwise even coverage of fine surface wear marks I liken to "cat hairs" across back. Bezel and back thread cleaning without issue and comes off without a fight. Two past service marks are easily visible inside back. Back outside artworks sits upright when fully screwed down. Has "Francis Kirkham Blandisville, Ill." engraved in script on cartouche at bottom. Not perfect, but definitely well above average. Plastic crystal is virtually flawless, with only minimal light marks. |
| Dial Material | Glass Enamel |
| Dial Type | Single-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Elgin |
| Dial Details | Newer-style all-black dial with san-serif "ELGIN" (correct dial for year produced). Fresh looking with zero hairlines. One small edge flake at 5:00. |
| Movement Markings | (note: double roller, not marked) |
Contributed to the database by rnfwatch on November 3, 2013.
This collection record was most recently edited on March 31, 2024.
This collection record was most recently edited on March 31, 2024.