#33 • Elgin 17 Jewel Pocket Watch

Part of Jewelry and Pocket Watch Online Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $120.00

Status: Sold

Elgin pocket watch featuring a classic white dial with bold black Arabic numerals and red minute markers circling the outer edge. The dial is signed “ELGIN” and includes a subsidiary seconds register at six o’clock, framed by ornate black hands that evoke early 20th-century styling. The watch is housed in a gold-filled case with decorative edging and a smooth, polished finish, showing light wear consistent with age. Inside, the movement is marked “Elgin 573 U.S.A.” and “17 Jewels Adjusted,” indicating a quality mechanism designed for reliable timekeeping. The serial number N288934 dates the watch to the mid-century period, and the movement is adjusted to five positions—a hallmark of precision engineering. The case interior is stamped “Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co.” and “Star Case Company 10K Gold Filled,” confirming its origin and material. This timepiece offers both mechanical integrity and vintage charm, ideal for collectors or enthusiasts seeking a well-preserved example of American horological craftsmanship. In working condition!