Elgin Art Deco watch from 1934
I'm always at awe at how really old things still work well. I bought this little treasure last month on eBay. The dial looks clean and the gold-filled case still looks generally good (except for the faded corners). It lasted almost 29 hours on a full wind and the time was pretty much accurate (there's no seconds hand so I can't do a tool watch test). ❤
It blows my mind that this watch is 88 years old! 🤯 I get so excited having it on my wrist.
Do you have a watch that are about as old as your grandparents?
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Eve
Hello there! I'm Eve, a watch enthusiast based in Manila, Philippines. I consider myself a novice in this hobby but I love sharing about what I've learned as I go through the horological journey. I ma...
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That is a stunning piece. Really keen to add a rectangular watch to my collection.
That is a very nice Elgin indeed. The wear is part of the charm.
Beautiful!
That Elgin is awesome.
I'm also fascinated by really old watches that continue to function well. The oldest wrist watch that I have is probably my Wakmann chronograph. I'm not sure how old it is, but suspect that it's most likely from the 1950s. I also have some old pocket watches, including an old sterling silver Waltham that dates back to 1899, which still works and keeps good time.
That Elgin is awesome.
I'm also fascinated by really old watches that continue to function well. The oldest wrist watch that I have is probably my Wakmann chronograph. I'm not sure how old it is, but suspect that it's most likely from the 1950s. I also have some old pocket watches, including an old sterling silver Waltham that dates back to 1899, which still works and keeps good time.
That Wakmann looks stunning! I would definitely buy one if it's re-issued with a mechanical movement!
That Elgin is awesome.
I'm also fascinated by really old watches that continue to function well. The oldest wrist watch that I have is probably my Wakmann chronograph. I'm not sure how old it is, but suspect that it's most likely from the 1950s. I also have some old pocket watches, including an old sterling silver Waltham that dates back to 1899, which still works and keeps good time.
I don't know what it is about pocket watches, but I just find them so captivating. I'd love to start collecting them, but I just haven't been able to pull the trigger. Perhaps I just don't want to fall down that rabbit hole just yet, but one day...
That Wakmann looks stunning! I would definitely buy one if it's re-issued with a mechanical movement!
Thanks. I bought it from a member of our local watch enthusiasts group because I thought that the salmon colored dial was so appealing. Unfortunately, I purchased it before doing any research, and discovered later that the salmon dial wasn't original to the watch. Upon close examination, it was obvious that it was a "re-dial", and not a very good one at that (the tracks on the subdial aren't properly aligned, and "bleed" into the main dial. I still think it's a beautiful watch, even though it's not original, but it's too fragile for regular use. I agree that I'd buy one if they were to re-issue with this dial and a decent modern movement.
I don't know what it is about pocket watches, but I just find them so captivating. I'd love to start collecting them, but I just haven't been able to pull the trigger. Perhaps I just don't want to fall down that rabbit hole just yet, but one day...
The great thing about pocket watches is that it's fairly easy to find decent working examples in amazing condition, for not much money. I paid $100 CDN for the sterling silver Waltham, and $200 CDN for this amazing gold plated "Dingwall", which features a railroad grade Hamilton movement. It's from 1901 and included the original box!
The great thing about pocket watches is that it's fairly easy to find decent working examples in amazing condition, for not much money. I paid $100 CDN for the sterling silver Waltham, and $200 CDN for this amazing gold plated "Dingwall", which features a railroad grade Hamilton movement. It's from 1901 and included the original box!
Beautiful watch and great price! Were do you pick up your pick watches?
Beautiful watch and great price! Were do you pick up your pick watches?
I picked those two up from a local estate sale that had been brought to my attention by a post on our local watch enthusiast forum, so I was able to see them in person before buying. I have one other, another Waltham, which I picked up from another member of that same watch enthusiasts group. It's also in great shape, and was similarly priced.
I've also seen several at flea markets and swap meets, but that was before I became interested in watches. There certainly isn't the same interest in pocket watches as there is in wrist watches, so even examples in great condition can be found for what I consider bargain basement prices. I certainly wouldn't settle for one in rough condition.
If you have any serious interest, I'd suggest checking out this site:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/
I still have a few oldies but goodies. I'm amazed that they still work! These 3 are the senior statesmen of my collection.
The great thing about pocket watches is that it's fairly easy to find decent working examples in amazing condition, for not much money. I paid $100 CDN for the sterling silver Waltham, and $200 CDN for this amazing gold plated "Dingwall", which features a railroad grade Hamilton movement. It's from 1901 and included the original box!
That's gorgeous!
I still have a few oldies but goodies. I'm amazed that they still work! These 3 are the senior statesmen of my collection.
Interesting that the numeral style (with your Hamilton and Bulova) seems to be the common style back then. It's the same style as the one on my vintage Elgin. Does anyone know what the name of this style/font is?
Gorgeous piece!
A Tudor that belonged to my grandfather from the early 1940’s