{"product_id":"elgin-spartan-two-tone-pocket-watch-rose-gold-filled-nickel-7-jewels-c-1908","title":"Two-Tone Rose Gold and Nickel Silver, c.1908-1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eA working piece of American horological history - classic Elgin movement, striking two-tone rose gold and nickel silver case, still running well after more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by the Elgin National Watch Co. around 1908-1910, this open face pocket watch carries movement serial number 24,077,961 - placing its manufacture in one of Elgin's most prolific and capable periods, when the Illinois factory was turning out reliable, well-finished timepieces for the American market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case is an Illinois Watch Case Co. \"Spartan\" in a handsome two-tone configuration: an engraved nickel silver bezel with scrolling floral and foliate motifs frames a rose gold-filled middle band, with the bow and crown also finished in rose gold. At 51mm it sits with satisfying weight and presence in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe white enamel dial is clean and honest, signed \"Elgin\" above centre, with bold Arabic numerals and a sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock. The blued steel hands are intact and correct. The movement winds and sets properly and runs well - a genuine working antique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe caseback carries surface wear consistent with over a century of daily use. This is an everyday antique - a piece of American pocket watch history at an accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elgin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242182037843,"sku":"PW-0040","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1080\/3121\/3907\/files\/elgin-two-tone-pocket-watch-c1908-front.jpg?v=1783580547","url":"https:\/\/estatecollection.nl\/products\/elgin-spartan-two-tone-pocket-watch-rose-gold-filled-nickel-7-jewels-c-1908","provider":"The Estate Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}