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Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923

Name: Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923
Brand: Elgin
Rating: 5 (162 reviews)

$1,450

£1,093.18

€1,272.49

CA$2,039.93

A$2,051.87

CHF 1,195.57

MX$24,999.01

NOK 13,749.80

SEK 14,104.54

DKK 9,511.01

About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 8-0 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silvered Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Stainless Steel & Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique American Art Deco watch is the only example I ever seen, remarkably, at over 100 years of age, it is still dependable. Impressively, it is still fitted with its original open link bracelet. It is also offered with additional leather strap and they can easily be switched out leaving options for wearing it under different situations. Our finest Master Watchmaker has just finished a complete service on it. The watch also has an exceptional original unrestored dial. It can be worn for all sorts of occasions and can be counted on to get you there on time, every time. ELGIN HISTORY The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois. In September of the same year, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts to “poach” some of their employees. They successfully convinced seven of Waltham's watchmakers to come to work for their new company. The growing young city of Elgin, Illinois, some 30 miles northwest of Chicago, was chosen as the factory site. The Elgin Watch Company quickly became one of the leading watchmakers in the United States. In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's success was due in part to its innovative manufacturing techniques and its commitment to quality. Elgin recognized that the idea of interchangeable parts was the future of all production methods. Their watches were known for their accuracy and durability. The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even though it was not approved for use for 50 years. It was still an achievement. The company continued to produce high-quality pocket and wristwatches throughout the 20th century, and its watches were worn by celebrities, politicians, and other notable figures. As with other American companies in technology for the times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built instruments for cars, planes, ships and trains as well. Elgin invented the “unbreakable” mainspring and many other technological breakthroughs. The Swiss paid licensing fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology in their Balance Wheels in the 1950’s. When I started learning watchmaking in the late 1960’s I was about 13 years old. The man who was my teacher was named Norman Jarrett and he was 85 years old when I started. He had been a Foreman in the Elgin factory in the 1920’s. I learned watchmaking the old-fashioned way. He taught me, “Never fit the watch to the part” he always said, “only fit the part to the watch, or don’t start the project.” He also pointed out, “In the future someone better than you may have the skill to do it right, but you ruined the watch already because you did not have the skill.” Like most of the things he taught me, it was a rule for living life as well. Norman also said “Watchmaking is a serious craft” and shared with me a story about one of the men he worked within a shop. The man was not able to accurately adjust the timing after many hours. The next day he committed suicide. I decided that if I could not fix the watch to just put it down for a while and look at it another day. By the time they closed shop Elgin had produced over 60 million watches and left a legacy of excellence and inventions as well.

Creator:
Elgin
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Strap Material:
Leather,Stainless Steel
Movement:
Style:
Art Deco
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
1923
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
Seller Location:
Long Beach, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 43531stDibs: LU422329276982

Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923

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