May 06 2026
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch 17 Jewels Swiss Movement 976 10K Gold RGP Star Case
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This piece represents the later era of Elgin’s history, combining the iconic American brand name with precise Swiss engineering. Details & Condition:? Movement: Marked “Elgin 976″ and 17 Jewels Seventeen. It is unadjusted and Swiss-made. The movement appears clean, though service history is unknown. Dial: High-visibility white dial with bold black numerals and a sub-seconds track at the 6 o’clock position. Marked “SWISS” at the very bottom. This is an interesting piece-a late-era Elgin pocket watch. What makes this one stand out is that while Elgin was historically a giant of American manufacturing, this specific model features a Swiss-made movement, indicating it was likely produced after the original Illinois factory closed Case: Housed in a 10K Rolled Gold Plate (RGP) case manufactured by the Star Watch Case Company. The case shows minor surface wear and “pocket/desk” scuffs consistent with age, but no major brassing or dents. Crystal: Clear with minimal scratches; provides a great view of the crisp dial. Note: As with all vintage mechanical timepieces, professional servicing is recommended for daily use and timekeeping accuracy. It is very reliable and clean. The Swiss 17-jewel movement is known for being a robust, reliable timekeeper compared to 100-year-old American movements that may have worn-out pivots. The Military/Bold Aesthetic: The “Bold Arabic” military style, numeral dial is very popular right now. This piece has Excellent case integrity, no brassing on high-wear areas. Winds smoothly and currently keeping accurate time.