I recently was able to purchase a nice watch collection in Calgary Alberta Canada and another in Tulsa Oklahoma.  Both watchmakers were excellent people and great caretakers of their time pieces. Here are some specifics about this pocket watch:

Brand: Elgin

Model: Vintage Elgin 1896 18s  96 7 jewel lever set hunting silveroid gents pocketwatch 

Case Composition: Nickel

Running Condition:  This watch does not run and is being sold as is for parts or repair.

Case size not including bow or crown: 55.1mm

Notes/Condition: I really like the fancy dial of this 18 size pocket watch. This watch does not have a crystal.

Here is some more information I have found on this watch:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 96

Manufacturer: Elgin

Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois

Movement Serial Number: 6493589

Grade: 96

Model: 4

Class: 6

Estimated Production Year: 1896

Run Quantity: 4,000

Grade/Model Run: 85 of 106

Grade/Model Total Production: 566,000

Size: 18s

Jewels: 7j

Movement Configuration: Hunting

Movement Finish: Gilt

Movement Setting: Lever

Plate: Full Plate

Barrel: Going

Train: Quick

Regulator: Plain

Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk

Adjusted: No

Railroad Grade: No

U.S. Patents: 77078

Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List

1904 Elgin Serial List

1915 Elgin Serial List

1927/1950 Elgin Serial List

Case: Various

Run ID: 2560.96G85.18S1428.184M100.H1938.L11

* Denotes current condition.  The service history of this watch is unknown to me unless I state otherwise.  Therefore you should expect to service this watch if you are a responsible collector.  Often times these watches have been forgotten in a jewelers desk or in a back room for 30 plus years.  I like to save them from that demise and get them back into the hands of collectors.  It doesn't take very long for old gummy oil to stop a movement from running ( many times just a week or so ) or even worse if the oil is dried out it might not take too long for the watch to grind itself up inside so please understand I can only tell you how the watch is performing here.

 Thanks for looking. Please take a look at all the other clocks and watches I have this week and weeks to come as well as my store inventory. I am telling you this, because I will gladly combine / reduce shipping whenever possible. No international bidders without prior approval. International shipments must be sent registered mail and insured. Please feel free to ask questions or request additional pictures. All watches and clocks are tested at time of listing and rechecked when shipping. The post office can be unkind to vintage timepieces during shipment. Because of this I package items better than necessary to insure a positive experience. Condition of clocks and watches are all documented with photos and video prior to shipment. No International bidders without prior approval. All international shipments must be registered and insured. No Customs fees are included in the shipping quotes I give. Also I cannot be liable for delays at customs checkpoints. No Shipments to Italy ( sorry ) Thanks for looking and have a great day.