Did Elgin produce dials as described below. It looks like it might be a reproduction.

"The original double sunk enamel dial is beautiful as well, with no issues I can detect. This great dial features BIG BOLD numbers and a sub second bit at the 6 position. Signed "Elgin" in block. This is the factory original double sunk dial that has the ground down center section, a two piece dial, as opposed to the 3 piece double sunk dial, that apparently cost more to make)

Ed, If you are looking for an original DS dial-this isn't one of them. It looks to be NOS (New Old Stock) and factory made from around the end of the 1930's or so; but I know Elgin started buying Swiss parts about then,too! (Just to add to the confusion...)
You can check the approximate production date of your watch using the serial number at www.elgin.org - there are also pictures of dials on old advertisements that are very handy to check such things out.

This is a faux double sunk dial where the center is recessed but not a "cut out" piece. I've seen a lot of these for both Elgins and Walthams. I've always thought they were original and used as a cost saving measure by the manufacturers. Anyone know for sure?

This watch has a mfg date of 1916. If the dials were produced in the thirties, I guess I need to start looking for an origional version.
Anyone have any other ideas about the dial?

Marty and Tom,thanks for the help.

I have been checking out some Elgin dials on e-bay and watch sellers on line, and have noticed a few with the same type of dial.
Tom you may may be right about the dials being original.
But the question still haunts me about it being on a 1916 mfg watch.
Anyone know if the dials were made that early?
Ed