Antique 16 Size Elgin Swing Out Mechanical Pocket Watch Grade 313 Nickel Runs
Product Description Item: Pocket Watch Brand: Elgin Model: Swing Out Reference: Movement: Mechanical Case Material: Nickel Production Year: Country: Jewels: 15 Jewel Gender: Unisex Grade: Grade 313 Caliber: Size: 16 Size Pocket Watch Size: Material: Other Information: About Elgin: First founded in 1864 as the National Watch Company, Elgin watches were produced out of Elgin, Illinois at the world's largest dedicated watch production facility of the time. By 1910 - Elgin had built an observatory to help with the accuracy of their timepieces. Like most watch manufacturers, Elgin moved to defense production during the second World War and produced military issue watches such as the well known Elgin A-11. After the war, production of Elgin watches slowed and they transferred production to South Carolina. As the influx of Swiss watches came into the market, the Elgin brand sold its entities in 1968, and the name rights of the company were