Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco

Creator: Elgin
Movement: Manual Wind
Style: Art Deco
Place of Origin: United States
Period: 1940-1949
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Condition: Excellent Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.


FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940s
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber: 554
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Orange with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This unique watch by the legendary American house of Elgin was produced in their factory in Elgin Illinois. The watch is done in the classic Tortue or turtle shape and was inspired by a design from Cartier. The original tortue, or turtle watch was first launched by Louis Cartier when he saw giant tortoises holding up columns in an ancient Greek Temple. He realized the shape would be perfect for a watch. We have just serviced this watch and it keeps excellent dependable time, so you can count on it to get you there on time, every time.

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