Description:

Elgin 12S 21J adj. 8p grade 543 pocket watch #I638013 (54638013), handsome nickel split plate movement with bold red ruby jewels and a brushed finish, single sunk (SS) gold-toned metal dial with raised fancy silver Arabic numbers, silver ball 5 minute markers and a slightly depressed subsidiary seconds register marked in black, dial has some light but notable scratches and a bit of patina around some of the numbers, slender gold steel baton style hands, thin model yellow gold filled (YGF) Elgin friction fit case with a smooth polish finish, sloped bezels, a ball-style crown with small ball shoulder accents, a long fancy bow and a glass crystal, case is showing normal wear with some brass showing on the bow and a few light scratches on the back, measures approx. 43mm in diameter x 57mm in length x 9mm thick (crystal included). A high grade Elgin triple signed dress watch from the 1950s in excellent+ overall condition!

Item Specifics:

Year Made: 1955-56
Company: Elgin
Movement Size: 0712S
Jewels: 0721J
Setting/Movement Type: pendant set
Adjustments: 8 positions
Model/Grade: 543
Serial #: I638013
Movement Finish: nickel
Dial Material: metal
Dial Color: gold
Hand Style: baton - light
Case Style: friction fit
Case Material: Gold Filled - Yellow
Case Details: factory case, thin model, fancy bow
Case Width/Diameter: 43mm (1.69 inches)
Case Length, bow included: 57mm (2.24 inches)
Case Thickness: 9mm (0.35 inches)
Crystal Material: glass
Condition: Excellent +
Gender: Unisex

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