Watch : Gents 1948 Elgin Wrist Watch

The watch has a grade 554 hand-winding movement which is working nicely. A good quality movement with 15 jewels, four adjustments. The movement is fully signed and the serial number dates it back to 1948. The watch measures 25.5mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 30mm high excluding the lugs. The case is gold filled and was made by the American watch case maker Schwab & Wuischpard. It is signed inside the stainless steel case back with their name, and it is also stamped, ‘cased and time by Elgin National Watch Co’. The case is in good condition, light marking to the back but nothing too serious at all. The glass lens has a 4mm scratch, and a couple of other smaller marks. The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers. A new leather strap has been fitted. The watch comes in a vintage 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.