I came across this watch at a local antique store - not what I usually collect:
After COA and a new mainspring, it is running fine, -2 sec/day face up on my desk.
At the time of its manufacture, it would have been accepted by most railroads.
Another interesting aspect of this watch is the hand painted dial, typical of American watch companies through the mid to late 1880's until they learned how to use transfer lettering processes. The last 5 pictures are close ups of the dial clearly showing line thickness and density variations as well as slightly raised numbers - typical of hand painted dials.
Richard
- but since I didn't have an Elgin convertible
- and this watch was still in its original case (these watches take a special case to accommodate their slightly thicker movement and those cases are not all that easy to find)
- and although it was not running (mainspring), the setting mechanism was working properly and the watch appeared to be intact
- and the price was under $60
After COA and a new mainspring, it is running fine, -2 sec/day face up on my desk.
At the time of its manufacture, it would have been accepted by most railroads.
Another interesting aspect of this watch is the hand painted dial, typical of American watch companies through the mid to late 1880's until they learned how to use transfer lettering processes. The last 5 pictures are close ups of the dial clearly showing line thickness and density variations as well as slightly raised numbers - typical of hand painted dials.
Richard
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