Rare 1920’s ELGIN Air Force WWI Pilot Vintage Mens Wrist Watch. Very good condition, running strong at the time of listing. Slight scratches and wear. New genuine leather band. Accuracy and longevity unknown; we cannot guarantee the mechanical operation. 30.5mm case, Band 20mm. This movement was produced from 1917 to 1932. You movement is from 1928. It is a 3/0 size model 462. Originally the dials were made to honor the generals of WW1. The black was for General Blackjack Pershing. But do not know who they honored. The dial was so popular that Elgin continued it long after the war ended. The very rare military watch had distinct markings on the back of the case. They are super rare and cost a bundle. All items have been tested for authenticity. Gems are tested with Presidium gem tester. Please note this tester cannot differentiate between manufactured and natural stones. All gold is tested with a TRI Electronic GT-4000 Gold Tester and all silver is acid tested. Watches have not been professionally tested or serviced and we do not offer any guarantee on functionality or life of watches. I find neat old items atgarage, yard and estate sales; also thrift & second-hand stores, auctions and etc that are not easy to find and pass them on at (normally)a low price to collectors that are looking for these items. When it comes tothe mechanical watches I sell (wind-up, automatic or electro-mechanical), I listthem how I currently see them; they are not restored and may need to be cleanedor serviced at some point – maybe even right after you receive them. The vast majorityof the watches function upon receipt and the customers are very happy. Be sureto ask questions; I’ll try to answer them all if I can. The item “Rare 1920’s ELGIN Air Force WWI Pilot Vintage Military Mens Wrist Watch” is in sale since Tuesday, December 11, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches”. The seller is “iraelvira” and is located in Lehigh Acres, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Elgin
- Year of Manufacture: 1920-1929
- Modified Item: No
- Case Size: 30.5 mm
- Face Color: Black
- Lug Width: 20 mm
- Display: Analog
- Style: Military
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Case Finish: Gloss
- Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
- Age Group: Adult
- Band Color: Brown
- Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Gender: Men’s
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Band Type: Two-Piece Strap