Hi all,

Anyone recognize the model of this Elgin? I just finished a complete restoration of it, but I haven't been able to identify it by model in any the publications that I have. It's a 10/0 size dated to 1927. Case is 14K solid white gold, and it's hinged.

Thanks,
Gene

This is a beauty! What are the measurements? I presume this is small -- perhaps about the size of my Elgin Mermaid?

If ANYONE knows this case, I'm sure that Bryan G does. If I can find some info for you, I will let you know.

Regards,

Hi Rick,

Thanks. This watch measures 35mm in length x 24 mm in width, exclusive of crown. It seems to resemble one picture I found of a 200-Clubman, but it has the additional engraving on top of the bezel. Other than this added engraving, it's pretty close to the Clubman, and it has the same movemment.

Yes, I agree about Bryan. However, I sent him a pic yesterday, and he hasn't been able to identify it yet.

Thanks again,
Gene

Gene, I believe the Clubman you are thinking about has a more streamlined rounded bezel, while this one has somewhat more defined edges.

I've had one of these before, but don't know the name of it. It also came with alternating black and white enamel designs on the bezel. I have an ad that shows the enamel version, I'll check to see if it gives a name for that one.

Thanks Bryan. I have suspicions that this model may be one that wasn't produced in large quantities. I say that mainly because of my efforts in trying to identify a proper crystal for it which ended with no results. I have many crystal catalogs from different companies, some of which date back over 60 years, and this particular case is not in a single catalog, glass or plastic. That just potentially tells me that not enough of them were produced to cause a crystal manufacturer to list and supply it.

Gene

Gene,

I presume you were able to locate someone to cut you one?

Hey Rick,

Nope. I ground it myself. I just took one that was slightly oversize and fired up the crystal grinder. Of course you have to start out with one that has approximately the same contour, in the horizontal plane. That's provided the bezel 'has' a contour other than flat.

Gene

Very nice Gene, you do beautiful restorations!

Thanks for sharing it with us.

Don

Thanks Don. I try to make them as close to original as possible.


Gene

As a matter of interest you had a Bulova watch shaped like a South American pyramid, Cor-something or other, hang on, I think I've found a picture



Your picture in fact!

Anyway, it's well gorgeous, but where did you get the metal part of the straps from? I've bought a scruffer version, but not with the beautiful strap bits

Hi Stephen,

That's a great looking watch, but I don't recall ever having one. I suspect that you are referring to Bryan who made a posting in this topic above. He certainly may have had a watch like this before.

Regards,
Gene

What's the serial number on the watch?

Sure is nice!

Oh, and most 10/0s are Lady Elgins??? until 1927?


Very interesting! need SN

Hi Sheila,

Serno is 31860122, and it's not marked Lady. See this page on my website:
http://www.classicwristwatches.com/page34.html


Gene

Interestingly, I own a Elgin Mermaid, seemingly a sister watch to this one, and it came with a movement marked "Lady Elgin". Since I got mine, I have seen others with movements marked both ways. I've always wondered if this was just a necessity of the Depression, of if Elgin might have marketed the Mermaid to men and women?

Regards,