1933 Elgin Clubman “805” Art Deco 17 Jewels

Loading Add to cart

$836.00

• Details
  1933 Elgin Clubman “805” — An Art Deco American Classic ✨
  
  White Gold–Filled Case • 17 Jewels • Restored American Horology
  
  This rare 1933 Elgin Clubman is a remarkable survivor of early wristwatch craftsmanship. Its white gold–filled case shows no brassing or wear-through, making it one of the most desirable Deco-era Elgin examples for collectors and family heirloom seekers.
  
  Elgin was a defining force of American Art Deco design, and this watch carries the architectural symmetry, sharp geometry, and sculptural elegance that defined the era.
  
  ⸻
  
  ⭐ A Watch From the Golden Age of American Art Deco
  
  Produced during 1933—when skyscrapers soared and style was geometric and modern—this Elgin blends engineering precision with the bold visual language of the era. The Clubman series was Elgin’s refined answer to early wristwatch demand: thin, elegant, expressive, and distinctly Deco.
  
  ⸻
  
  🕰 Specifications
  
  
  • Brand: Elgin National Watch Company
  
  • Grade: 483
  
  • Model: 805 “Clubman”
  
  • Serial Number: 34,526,947
  
  • Production Year: 1933
  
  • Jewels: 17
  
  • Size: 18/0s
  
  • Setting: Pendant-set
  
  • Movement Type: Manual wind
  
  • Train: Quick train
  
  • Plate: ¾ plate
  
  • Barrel: Going barrel
  
  • Original Finish: Flat finish
  
  • Grade Production: 173,000 total
  
  • This Example: Run 42 of 74 (3,000 made in this run)
  
  ⸻
  
  💎 Why Collectors Prize This Model
  
  ✔ True Art Deco heritage with geometric design DNA
  
  ✔ High-grade 17 jewel movement, Elgin’s upper-tier category
  
  ✔ White gold–filled case, rarely found without wear
  
  ✔ Early wristwatch design, making it historically significant
  
  ✔ Perfect size for collectors, elegant and wearable
  
  The Grade 483 captures the soul of American Deco with its stepped architecture, symmetry, and period-correct proportions.
  
  ⸻
  
  🎨 Imagine Its First Life
  
  This watch may have belonged to:
  
  • A Chicago architect drafting skyscraper blueprints
  
  • A businessman reading the Tribune on the morning train
  
  • A jazz lover stepping into a 1930s club as trumpets wailed
  
  It is a relic from a world of typewriters, railroads, MGM cinema, and Deco modernism—now preserved for a new generation.
  
  ⸻
  
  🛠 Restoration & Condition
  
  This Elgin has been carefully serviced with respect for authenticity:
  
  • Movement disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned, lubricated
  
  • Train alignment checked and corrected
  
  • Case gently hand-polished (if applicable)
  
  • Period-appropriate crystal installed
  
  • Strap selected to complement Deco styling
  
  • Dial left completely original for historic integrity
  
  If you want me to tailor this section to your actual service details, I can refine it precisely.
  
  ⸻
  
  🎁 An Heirloom-Grade Gift
  
  Perfect for:
  ✨ Vintage watch collectors
  
  ✨ Art Deco enthusiasts
  
  ✨ Fans of American craftsmanship
  
  ✨ Anniversaries, graduations, and milestone gifts
  
  ✨ Anyone who appreciates 1930s mechanical art
  
  This is more than a watch—
  
  it is a preserved chapter of American design history. Look for this watch, do a Google search, I am confidentnyou will not find another. The case condition is remarkable.
• Shipping & Policies

  Shipping from United States

  Processing time

  1-5 business days

  Customs and import taxes

  Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.

  Payment Options

  Secure options

  • Accepts Etsy gift cards

  Returns & Exchanges

  I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations

  Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery

  Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery

• Custom or personalized orders
• Perishable products (like food or flowers)
• Digital downloads
• Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
• Items on sale

Conditions of return

Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.

Questions about your order?

Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.