"Released by the Armistice, the most popular styles are now available for civilian use."
-and for the Traveling Man
ELGIN "Pershing"
"The Handy Extra Watch for Men"
WWI was still going on when this watch began advertised, it is a trench watch design and built for the military! "Elgin must have had a surplus of this model and was trying to sell them as an extra watch for the outdoors man."
Today we are offering this STUNNING and UNIQUE timepiece, an Elgin "Pershing" - Elgin Strap Watch - dated from 1919. This is the cushion shape case and engraved art deco in the sides; base metal and stainless steel back. It is a stem wind and set watch caliber grade 462, 3/0 size, 7 jewels movement, sub second, U.S.A. made. After almost 100 years, this watch still has a beautiful and near perfect black dial with white Arabic Numerals, minute marks and matching hands. The second hand is located at 6 and the dial is signed with the Elgin and the USA logo army as well. It is coming with a vintage black leather strap. This watch is in LOVELY condition! Runs very well and keeps great time!
Case Back Signed: Illinois Watch Case Co. Stainless Backs 0276087 3/0 Base Metal
Measures (mm): Case 31.3 x 31.3 Case Lug to Lug 37.4 Case Thickness 11.3 Lug Width 19 Band Width 17
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than todays offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.
It will be carefully packed.
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