1925 Elgin 14KW Solid Gold

Creator: Elgin
Case Material: Gold, 14k Gold
Strap Material: Crocodile
Case Shape: Round
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Dimensions: Height: 0.34 in (8.5 mm) Width: 0.93 in (23.5 mm) Diameter: 1.42 in (36 mm)
Style: Art Deco
Place of Origin: North America
Period: 1920-1929
Date of Manufacture: 1925
Condition: Excellent Polished. Replacements made: Band Crystal. Repaired: Total Tear Down Service NOS Crystal Hand was hand polished Dial and hands were professionally refinished to their status. Minor losses. What an Art Deco survivor. They don't make things like they used to. The engraving detail on this case is crips and well defined, the watch was lovingly cared for This would be a marvelous treasure to own.


Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner. First my PSA: My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920?s.
Good day, let me introduce you to the Elgin ?Art Deco? 14 karat solid white gold. It was priced in 1925 at $40.00. To spend $40.00 on a gold wrist watch was but a dream during the depression In todays (2021) equivalent it would be $940.00 today!
Art Deco, Art Deco Solid Gold, Art Deco solid gold with chased engraved bezel. This watch has gone through a ground up restoration. I look long and hard to find extraordinary survivors like this one. They are getting much harder to find, especially solid gold watches that survived the Great Depression. This is a trifold, look at the picture and see the double hinge. This was a more expensive case to manufacturer.
1) Complete tear down service
2) NOS crystal
3) Hand polished sold gold case
4) New 14MM black alligator band
5) Newly refinished dial by a leading vintage dial restoration company using some of the original dial templates.
What a watch, what a treasure to own. This shows as brand new. For a watch that is 96 years young it?s is stunning. It has been carefully restored back to its original glory. It is remarkable that it has not been melted down, what a true survivor.
Lets talk about this most unusual dial. It is one of the few I have run across that does not have a second hand. I like the look, it makes a definitive statement. The dial and hands has had the old luminous removed and safe luminous material applied.
Notice the chased bezel, this is really when the Art Deco connection comes home. One has to appreciate the longevity of this time piece. It survived the Great Gatsby era, it survived the great melt down during the worst economic financial crisis in this countrys history. It has many stories that will never be told. Think about was has occurred in the last 96 years. Look at the corners of the case, notice they are crisp, the engraving is well defined, this is a case that has been taken care of.
The case is small by today?s standards, please keep that in mind. This would be suitable for a person who appreciates design history, male or female. Look at the picture that references a quarter of size reference.
The case measures 23MM from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock
Lug to lug it measures 36.20MM
What happened in 1925 and what did things cost?
How Much things cost
The Yearly Inflation Percentage USA ?
UK - 2.8%
Average Cost of new house $7,145.00
Average wages per year $1,970.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 10 cents
Average Cost for house rent $15.00 per month
A loaf of Bread 9 cents
A LB of Hamburger Meat 13 cents
Magic Chef Gas Cooker $195.00
Pontiac Big Six Car $745.00
Fashion History
Midi length bias-cut dresses, puff sleeves, belted waists and large yokes or collars.
Old Hollywood evening gowns backless, sleeveless, long bias-cut dresses.
High waisted sailor pants and wide leg beach pajamas.
Casual sports clothes ? skirt-like shorts, striped knit shirts.
Slouch hats, tilt hats, knit berets.
Fur collar winter coats.
Oxford shoes with perforated details and evening T-strap heels.
Grade: 447
Manufacturer:Elgin
Manufacturer Location:Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:28249236

Grade:447
Model:4

Estimated Production Year:1925

Run Quantity:5,000

Grade/Model Run:103 of 139

Total Production:683,000

Size:10/0s

Jewels:7 Jewel

Movement Configuration:Openface

Movement Finish:Nickel


Movement Setting:Pendant
Plate:3/4 Plate

Double Roller:Yes

Barrel:Going

Balance Type:Expansion

Balance Jewel Material:Ruby

Train:Quick

Regulator:Plain

Hairspring:Breguet

Adjusted:No

Railroad Grade:No

U.S. Patents:596407

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