Internet Horology Club 185
Elgin sz16 Convertible

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December 28, 2011, 14:28
Peter Kaszubski
Elgin sz16 Convertible
Need help with this elgin
not working needs main spring
what will be good price to buy it this one.


December 28, 2011, 14:29
Peter Kaszubski
dial


December 28, 2011, 21:54
David Abbe
That is an Elgin "Convertible", 13 Jewel, Grade 48, Approx. 16 (Special) size, with case. In running condition it would "book" at around $200.00, Lower sans Mainspring.

I disagree with the "book" believing this is worth well over $200.00 in good restorable cased condition.
December 28, 2011, 22:31
Jerry King
Peter, I agree with David in all respects....

This Grade 48 Elgin Convertible is only one of 8000 ever made, you can bet your bippie that is very collectible and a nice additon to any collection....

A new mainspring should be an easy find....

Regards,

Jerry
December 28, 2011, 22:47
Peter Kaszubski
Thank you Dave and Jerry
how much will be for new spring.
December 29, 2011, 06:34
Eugene Buffard
$5. to $10. Not installed. It is possable that once a new mainspring is installed it still will need serviced to get any type of time keeping ability.
As for as collect ability I disagree. It just looks to be a convertable that would not make it into my Personal collection. But to each his own.

Being 8000 made it does have some collectability. Just not mine. If the case is mint then maybe.
December 29, 2011, 12:53
David Abbe
Peter, Contact me at (619) 596 1660 usually between 10AM and 5PM California time weekdays, we can talk about restoral and the spring.
December 29, 2011, 13:54
Peter Kaszubski
Thanks Dave Im not sure if want to fix it or just
sale it as is to collector.
December 29, 2011, 14:05
Jerry King
Peter, if you don't work out a deal with David, let me know and we will work out something....I collect Elgin Convertibles....

Regards,


Jerry
December 29, 2011, 14:26
David Abbe
There you go! Jerry give me a call anyway, I lost your number and would like to say "Howdy"!
December 29, 2011, 14:28
Peter Kaszubski
ok will have you in mind Jerry if I decide to sellSmile