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14K WHITE GOLD Vintage ELGIN 18/0s 7j Gr 488 c.1930 in Illinois Art-Deco Case
Very Unique Antique Elgin watch could be yours! This 14k white gold and diamond women's watch is currently a pendant watch but could be converted to a wrist watch! It is powered by a 7-Jewel hand-winding mechanical movement, Elgin Grade 488, 18/0-Size, Circa 1930, Serial #32397583. It wound up and set easily but isn't running, balance appears okay but it has not been serviced and therefore sold as-is!
This watch has a fancy art-deco style rectangular shape case with contrasting black lines and set with 2 diamonds! The diamonds are high-quality round single-cut measuring approximately 2.0-mm each. The case is 17-mm wide x 25.8-mm tall (not including loop). Case is marked inside: Illinois Watch Case Co, Elgin 14K, 671119.
The case weighs in at 6.0 grams! This is GOLD ONLY! The 3-piece case was disassembled to clean and then weigh. The bezel is 1.8 grams, body is 2.1 grams and bezel is 2.1 grams. A new-old-stock crystal was then installed!
The existing bail has a pair of marcasites, but does not appear to be gold. Case has some wear and scratches but is clean with very good luster, Crystal is new-old-stock glass, dial has a slight patina and some wear, blue-steel hands look very good! See item specifics for more details.
Please view all pictures and read condition notes, if applicable, as they are part of the description. If you have any specific questions, comments or concerns, feel free to send us a message!
Note: All watches are sold as-is, no warranty is expressed or implied. Current state of operation and/or running can not be guaranteed as items are used and sold as-is.
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