Hi all, i buyed only movement of this Elgin 17S on ebay, someone know type of case for it? Can i use 16s case? Thank you!
Serial is 486468

That is a "17" size model 1 which is larger than the 16. I have seen 18 size cases With a "sleeve" to adapt this into them, and also I have seen a 16 size "heavy" case cut out to fit this.

Fabrizio,
Nice watch! I picked up one of these a few months ago, I like it because they are unusual, and you don't see many of them.

I think I would get an 18s case and put a sleeve in it like David said, but that's just my opinion, you can opt for either way.

Looks like yours was made in 1876.

Thank you David and Sheila!
Now im waiting to recive the item, when i recive the pw. i do photos of restoring and try adapt a case.
Payed 10 $ is good price?
Fabrizio

Fabrizio,

VERY GOOD price!!!

I would love to see photos of your restoration.

Good Luck!

$10.00!!! You stole that watch! Here in America we used to Hang Horsethiefs! Good Job!

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Posted July 14, 2008 22:55
$10.00!!! You stole that watch! Here in America we used to Hang Horsethiefs! Good Job!

Aahahahahaha

The operative is "used to". Now we just give them seller accounts on Ebay. And shooting stars!!!