Pocket Watch: Antique Elgin Full Hunter Fob Watch 1917

The watch has a 7-jewel stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed and it has the serial number 19,555,215 which dates it back to 1917. The movement is protected by an inner cover which has some marking where it has been opened in the past. The watch measures 36mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is 14kt gold filled and was made for Elgin by the Keystone Watch Case Company. The case is in good condition, small patches of gentle unevenness to the back but not too detrimental. The front of the watch has beautifully ornate initials, HR or RH. The winding crown pushes in to release the front cover. Inside, there is a glass lens which has light marking but is very acceptable. The signed dial looks good to the naked eye… a couple of very faint hairlines if viewed through a jeweller’s loupe. The watch comes with a single Figaro style chain, 26cm long including the opalescent T-bar, which may well be agate, The watch and chain come in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us regarding international shipping costs. Some countries do not allow the importation of antiques / watches / precious metals. Please contact us prior to placing an order if you are unsure about your country and we can check this for you. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases up to £300 can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.