Vintage Elgin Wristwatch – 15 Jewel Movement, RGP Bezel, Circa 1951
Offered is a vintage wristwatch from a local estate. The watch has been wound and has kept good time over the last 12 hours. It features a 15 jewel movement with serial #N461028, which dates the movement to approximately 1951. The bezel is constructed of 10K RGP while the back is stainless steel. The case measures approximately 25 mm x 35.3 mm (outside lugs) and the watch is 9.85 mm thick (including the crystal). It is currently fitted with a brown leather Accutron alligator pattern band. The crystal is solid but has numerous crazing in a circular pattern (please see photos). There are some light “rub” marks on the edges of the lugs.
