Product Details
＋ELGIN
“Elgin, The Watchword for Elegance and Efficiency.”
Elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end, produced their first wristwatch around 1910, leading most other American watch companies by many years.
ELGIN - Legionnaire Series
“The Legionnaire Series was designed as a tribute to the veterans of WWI.”
ELGIN
LEGIONNAIRE
MODEL 422 WATCH
MECHANICAL WRISTWATCH
From the Legionnaire Series, this is a vintage Elgin Art Deco mechanical wristwatch, model 422 and dated from 1933.
It is a manual wind watch powered by an original Elgin movement caliber grade 485, 4/0 size, sub-second hand, 7 jewels, U.S.A. made.
Cased in a stunning 29.3mm “square” shape case with art deco engraved design on the sides and fancy lug design. All in nickel chromium plated case.
Still in good condition and showing some age, the original embossed luminous dot dial, and hands. Also, Arabic Numerals applied. The dial is signed with the Elgin name.
This watch is coming with a dark brow Lizard Grain two-piece strap.
After 90 years, this watch is is a perfect collector's item, it is in good condition! Runs very well, keeps good time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any question, or respectful offers.
Movement:
Elgin
U.S.A.
Serial Number 34234629
7 Jewels
Cal. Grade 485
Case Back Signed:
ILLINOIS
Watch Case Co.
Spartan
0654817
Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter: 29.3
Case Diameter w/Crown: 31.8
Case Lug to Lug: 33.9
Case Thickness: 9.7
Lug Width: 19
Band Width: 19
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.
Please view our other listings.
Thank you for looking!
WA-3278
“Elgin, The Watchword for Elegance and Efficiency.”
Elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end, produced their first wristwatch around 1910, leading most other American watch companies by many years.
ELGIN - Legionnaire Series
“The Legionnaire Series was designed as a tribute to the veterans of WWI.”
ELGIN
LEGIONNAIRE
MODEL 422 WATCH
MECHANICAL WRISTWATCH
From the Legionnaire Series, this is a vintage Elgin Art Deco mechanical wristwatch, model 422 and dated from 1933.
It is a manual wind watch powered by an original Elgin movement caliber grade 485, 4/0 size, sub-second hand, 7 jewels, U.S.A. made.
Cased in a stunning 29.3mm “square” shape case with art deco engraved design on the sides and fancy lug design. All in nickel chromium plated case.
Still in good condition and showing some age, the original embossed luminous dot dial, and hands. Also, Arabic Numerals applied. The dial is signed with the Elgin name.
This watch is coming with a dark brow Lizard Grain two-piece strap.
After 90 years, this watch is is a perfect collector's item, it is in good condition! Runs very well, keeps good time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any question, or respectful offers.
Movement:
Elgin
U.S.A.
Serial Number 34234629
7 Jewels
Cal. Grade 485
Case Back Signed:
ILLINOIS
Watch Case Co.
Spartan
0654817
Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter: 29.3
Case Diameter w/Crown: 31.8
Case Lug to Lug: 33.9
Case Thickness: 9.7
Lug Width: 19
Band Width: 19
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.
Please view our other listings.
Thank you for looking!
WA-3278
