

This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The item “1898 WALTHAM 18s GRADE 820 MODEL 1883 15 JEWEL POCKET WATCH FAHYS HUNTER CASE” is in sale since Saturday, February 1, 2020. Thank you for your interest in this listing. I wi ll gladly answer any questions you might have about this item. Please review all pictures to judge the condition of this pocket watch for yourself. It is not in perfect condition it does show signs of normal patina for an antique pocket watch that is 122 years old. It may require cleaning, oiling and adjusting to maintain it as an accurate time piece. It winds, sets, runs, keeps accurate time. The balance wheel has a good brisk motion. Model 1883 15 jewel nickle plated movement is in very good working condition. The dial is in excellent condition with no visible cracks or hairlines. There are some signs of pocket wear, minor scratches but no worn spots in the gold finish. The edges of the covers have beautiful engraved beaded detail. All covers snap shut with no gaps or inconsistencies they open and close with no issues. Hunter case is hallmarked Fahy’s Montauk guaranteed 20yrs.
#Fahys pocket watch box warranted 14 f k serial number#
Serial number 8775247 dates this pocket watch to 1898. 820 pocket watch in very good working condition. eBay is not affiliated with or endorsed by Elgin.Waltham American Waltham Watch Co. The double hunter case allows you to easily prop the watch in an upright position.Ĭontent provided for informational purposes only. Double hunter case: In addition to the case on the front, these Elgin watch styles also have a case on the back that can be opened to reveal the movements.Half hunter case: Also called a demi-hunter case, this style of antique pocket watch has a glass, crystal, or hollow window in the case that lets you see the time.Hunter case: Elgin watch designs with a hunting case have a spring hinged cover over the watch dial.This style was used for the plainer pocket watch styles. Open face: The open face pocket watch styles do not have anything that covers their face.Vintage Elgin watches are found in the following traditional watch designs. What styles of antique watches were made by Elgin? This is the size used for the signature Elgin Raymond railroad pocket watch design. Size 18: Movements in a size 18 pocket watch will have a diameter of 44.87 millimeters.Size 16: Size 16 Elgin watch designs have a movement diameter of 43.18 millimeters.Size 12: These Elgin pocket watches have a movement diameter of 39.79 millimeters.Elgin mostly used this size for ladys pocket watches. Size 0: Pocket watch movements for a size 0 have a diameter of 29.63 millimeters.Elgin watch styles are available in the following sizes:

Even if two watches have the same size, they may not have the same overall case measurements. The size of a watch will refer to the width of the movement, so keep in mind that the outer case will be slightly larger. What sizes did Elgin make pocket watches in? They are typically screw set jewels with a micrometer regulator. Some watches will be marked with the count, while others may not contain a mark mentioning the number. The 15 jewels include pallet fork hole, escape wheel hole, 3rd wheel hole, 4th wheel hole, balance staff hole, balance staff cap, pallet, and roller jewels. You can find them in the balance assembly and escapement of a pocket watch. What are the 15 jewels in Elgin pocket watches?Įlgin included 15 jewels to reduce wear and tear inside their pocket watches. Antique pocket watch styles by Elgin are made of gold, silver, brass, or other metals, and they have 15 jewels within their movements. They created precision pocket watches with elaborate case designs featuring animals, floral patterns, art deco designs, and geometric patterns. The Elgin National Watch Company was a producer of watches in the United States between 18. Elgin Antique Pocket Watches with 15 Jewels
