1883 ELGIN Pocket Watch Openface 18s Grade 81 Key Wind 13 Jewels Coin Silver Case

“Elgin, The Watchword for Elegance and Efficiency.” By the early 20th century, Elgin was producing over 1 million watches per year and was the largest producer of fine watches in the world. 1883 ELGIN Grade 1883  Key Wind Pocket Watch  This is an antique timepiece! A vintage Elgin pocket watch dated from 1883.  It is a key wind (key is not included) pocket watch with an original Elgin Watch Co. mechanical movement, grade 81, 13 Jewels, model 1, 18s, class 4, openface, sub second hand, made in U.S.A.   Original white ceramic dial featuring black Roman Numerals, black "railroad" minute track and blue steel matching hands.  The sub second is located at 6 o'clock position with Arabic Numerals every 10 seconds. The dial is also signed with the Elgin Natl. Watch Co. on top.   Cased in a 59.4mm round coin silver case and double hinged back (cuvette).  After +140 years, it runs very well and keeps great time!  *The pocket watch holder is not included with the purchase of this pocket watch.   T