1930 Art Deco Elgin 17 Jewel Survivor, Beautiful Two Tone Dial Restoration

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$701.00

• Details
  What a beautiful watch. This 1930 Art Deco stepped case Men’s Elgin has been restored from the ground up. The 17 jewel movement purrs like a kitten and keeps accurate time. It has recently had a complete service to insure consistent reliability.
  
  
  This is a harder size to find, a 6/0 size and the coveted 17 jeweled movement. this makes this a real treasure to worn. The wristwatch era was just starting to develop, it was approximately 10-15 years old.
  
  
  Think Art Deco, my offerings lean heavy on the Art Deco Style, they are distinctive, provoke a lot of thought and represents an important time ( pun intended) for our country. This watch is no exception. The stepped case is the epitome of that genre. What an opportunity to wear art of the wrist.
  
  
  The dial was restored. The watch truly looks like it did in the 1920’s I am really proud of the way this turned out. You will not be disappointed. Two tone dial, black with gray center and sub second background. The trained gold numbers did needed relief to the collective style.
  
  
  The case looks new, obviously it is not, but for a case to survive the rigors and abuse that is so prevalent during the last 90+ plus years is remarkable. I have taken close ups of the case corner, this is where most of the plating loss occurs over the years. Each corner (Please examine the pictures carefully) has survived without ANY plating loss. Remarkable!
  
  
  The case has beautiful engraving motifs on the bezel and the side. So "Art Deco" Look at the close up pictures. It measures the following:
  
  
  29MM Across from 9 o’clock to 3 o’clock
  
  
  30.80MM Across from 12 o’clock to 6 o’clock
  
  
  The crown is a hefty 6.4MM
  
  
  The 17 jewel movement was taken apart and given a comprehensive cleaning. It runs beautiful at the time of this listing.
  
  
  Grade: 489
  
  
  Manufacturer: Elgin
  
  
  Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
  
  
  Movement Serial Number: 32596451
  
  
  Grade: 489
  
  
  Estimated Production Year: 1930
  
  
  Run Quantity: 4,000
  
  
  Grade/Model Run: 7 of 11
  
  
  Grade/Model Total Production: 32,000
  
  
  Size: 6/0s
  
  
  Jewels: 17 Jewel
  
  
  Barrel: Going
  
  
  Train: Quick
  
  
  Regulator: Plain
  
  
  Adjusted: No
  
  
  Railroad Grade: No
  
  
  I have fitted the watch with a 16MM black alligator with double white top stitch to keep the originality of the watch. The buckle is a stainless steel tang style. The band was handmade and is “Glove” leather. feel It feels very comfortable to wear. I love this watch, in fact I have worn it twice and I have received many positive comments.
  
  
  I will pack the watch like a china doll so it arrives safely. I am proud of this one. This is a home run. Some luck soul is going to get a slice of watch heaven with this watch. The watch will be fully insured and have tracking available.
  
  
  Please use the pictures as part of your description. If you need more information, email me. If you want more pictures, email me. I am available for any concerns or questions you have.
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