Watch : Gents Elgin Curvex Wrist Watch, 1938

The watch has a good quality 15-jewel hand-winding movement, grade 519, which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed and it has the serial number 3,7709,539 which dates it back to 1938. The watch measures 25mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 30mm high excluding the lugs. It was originally designed as a man’s watch but, with today’s fashions, could also be worn by a lady. The case is gold filled and was made for Elgin by the Roy Watch Case Company. The inside of the case back is stamped Cased and Stamped by Elgin International Watch Co. The case is in lovely condition, as is the glass lens. The signed dial is in its original finish, which is in lovely condition. A new leather strap has been fitted. The watch comes 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 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.