Elgin was one of America's great watchmaking houses, producing fine timepieces from 1864 until the quartz era ended mechanical watch dominance. This example carries all the hallmarks of 1940s dress watch design — an ornate cushion case with scroll detailing, open filigree bracelet panels, and deep red rhinestone clusters at each lug that glow like garnets. The heavily patinated dial and aged crystal speak to genuine age and wear.
Materials: Gold-tone base metal, red rhinestones
Details:
- Era: 1940s
- Markings: "Elgin" on dial; "Pat Pend" and "1 Base Metal" on caseback
- Style / design notes: Cushion case with scroll/floral detailing, open filigree bracelet, red rhinestone clusters at lugs, ornate crown
- Stone or material notes: Red rhinestones, likely glass; heavily patinated silver-tone dial
- Function: Untested mechanical movement — may need service
- Color: Gold-tone with red accents
- Condition: dial and crystal show patina, wear and tone loss on inside of the band, lobster clasp in new
- Measurement: Adjustable 6.5"–7"
Collected by Mineral and Matter
