Elgin Watch Company - 1900-1949

Elgin Pocket Watch – circa 1920 – Gold Filled “Fortune” Case – Working

Authentic vintage pocket watch manufactured by the renowned Elgin National Watch Company (U.S.A.), one of the most important American watchmakers of the late 19th and early 20th century.
The movement serial number 31285139 dates this watch to approximately 1920-1921, during the golden age of American pocket watches.

- Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Decorated movement
Signed: Elgin Nat’l Watch Co., U.S.A.
Serial number: 31285139
The watch is in working condition

- Case
Marked inside the back cover:
FORTUNE – GOLD FILLED – A.W.C. Co – Case made in Canada – Guaranteed 20 years
Gold filled case (thick gold layer over base metal – not solid gold)
Canadian-made case
Elegant engraved back
Original crown and bow
Hinged back cover, closes properly
Case serial number: 213380

- Dial & Hands
Original white dial
Black Roman numerals
Subdial for seconds
Blued steel hands
Classic early 20th century design
- Specifications
Brand: Elgin (USA)
Type: Pocket watch
Period: circa 1920-1921
Display: Analog
Case material: Gold filled
Size: approx. 16s
Winding: Manual
Made in: USA (movement) / Canada (case)
- Condition
In very good vintage condition, consistent with age (over 100 years old):
Movement is clean
Hinges and covers function correctly

- Summary
A beautiful and authentic early 20th century American pocket watch, ideal for:
- collectors
- daily vintage use
- elegant display piece
- historical horology enthusiasts
A fine example of Elgin craftsmanship combined with a Canadian gold filled case.

Please refer to the photos as part of the description of the watch.
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