I was wondering what you could tell me about this Elgin Veritas 18s 23J? Does it have a diamond endstone? Sorry for the pictures. I used a scanner instead of a camera.

I've wondered how you tell if the end stones are diamond and the wheels, balance screws, etc. are gold. Is there more to it than just judging by the color?

Daniel

I can't tell from your photo but if the end stone is diamond it will look like clear or white glass & some times you can see some of the facets.

Tom

Well, I don't seem to see a diamond there. By the way check out the serial number. Its low.

Daniel I noticed your rear cover hinge is broken you can contact Leon at HarrisLJ@msn.com or phone 931-261-0543 He will be able to fix your hinge and do a great job.

From the serial no. I found this.Made in 1899 grade 214 this was in the first run of grade 214.
Was no. 42 in this grade so no. 42 out of 24000 made of grade 214.Here is a cool web site for looking up info on Elgin's you type in the serial no and all this info pop's up.
http://elginwatches.org/databases/elgin_sn_intro.html
My Dad live's in Ennis Montana.I own some property just out side of that town one of these day's I will put a house on it.

Ennis is fly fishing heaven.