Art Deco Elgin, Carved Reliefs, Beautiful Multicolored Enamel Dial

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  My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. I was selected because of my attention to detail and originality. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. What an honor for Vintage Watch Corner. I will share one Actor name, Robert Di Niro! A couple of watches currently listed are being used in the filming as we speak.
  
  
  1915 Elgin 7 jewel cushion shaped Trench watch. This multicolored dial is a rare visual treat for you to consider, not many have survived over the last 100 years! Folks, this is a rare case and recently serviced movement to survive. Don't wait. They are getting harder and harder to source. Thisvis the must harder size to source which is the 3/0 size.
  
  
  What an incredible offering. How about a Elgin Trench Watch with a multicolored enamel dial, can you imagine the stories this watch could share with you. These cases are getting harder and harder to find in extraordinary condition, Keep in mind many watch case from this era are close to 100 years young or more! To find a case this this, well let’s say I got very lucky. My good fortune is your gain. This case has black enamel accents.
  
  This is a 3/0 size movement, they are getting much harder to find complete movements today, parts are easy, but not the movements.
  
  
  History about Trench Watches
  
  
  What is a “Trench Watch” ?
  
  
  They were created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to worn on the wrist. The watch movement companies would send their movements to independent jewelers, who in turn would select the cases (as described below) to house the movement.
  
  
  So the ordering process might go like this. A customer walks in to a jeweler, with the help of the jeweler, the customer selects a 15 jeweled movement, then they go on to the case selection. The jeweler may recommend a higher end case manufactures like Depollier, and then it is the style of case as many manufactures had several different styles. Once a complete selection was made, the jeweler put it together and delivered the watch. That is how many Trench Watches (wrist watches) were born in the early 1900's.
  
  
  The movements often came from women pocket watches because the wristwatch as we know was just being discovered. It is not uncommon to see various movements used in different cases, with various years. Remember the wristwatch was just being developed.
  
  
  They often have some of the following characteristics:
  
  
  Fixed or Wire Lug, some rare styles have Swing Lugs: No traditional spring bar attachment as found in today’s watches.
  Case Material: Solid Gold / Sterling Silver (925)/ Nickel / Silverode or Gold Filled were used. (This case lid snaps snug on the case. This is important to note as many cases were badly damaged by their owners over the past 100 years. This watch case has been taken care of throughout its 100 years, it is in remarkable shape)
  
  
  *For more practical purposes, a special alloy was developed which went by several different names, such as, "Silveroid, Silverore, Silverode or Silverine. "Silveroid" appears to have become the standard name for this metal that consisted of 45% nickel, 54% copper and 1% manganese. This metal was fairly hard wearing and could withstand the rigors of everyday use, for instance on the Railroads.
  
  
  Case Manufactures: There were many case manufacturers that made cases for Trench Watches. Some of the more well know were: Dennison (English Manufacturer) Illinois (not affiliated with the Illinois Watch Company) J Depollier and Sons, Wadsworth, Fahys, Philadelphia, Fortune and many more
  
  
  WW1 was 1914 to 1918, that is the time frame of many Trench Watches.
  
  
  This movement was made in 1915. This is the rare highly sought after case that the case back snaps on tight as it should. This case is much heavier many ceases from the same time period. The lugs articulate as they should.
  
  
  The dial is a rare multicolored, picture this, light mint green center with hand painted gold floral accents, the work beautifully with the “Gothic” numbers.
  
  
  This movement was taken apart and fully service September 2024
  
  
  Grade: 413
  
  
  Manufacturer: Elgin
  
  
  Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
  
  
  Movement Serial Number: 18178527
  
  
  Grade: 413
  
  
  Model: 2
  
  
  Class: 116
  
  
  Estimated Production Year: 1915
  
  
  Run Quantity: 3,000
  
  
  Grade /Model Run: 2 of 16
  
  
  Grade/Model Total Production: 40,000
  
  
  Size: 3/0s
  
  
  Jewels: 7 Jewels
  
  
  Movement Configuration: Hunting
  
  
  Movement Finish: Nickel
  
  
  Movement Setting: Pendant
  
  
  Plate: 3/4 Plate
  
  
  Double Roller: Yes
  
  
  Barrel: Going
  
  
  Balance Type: Expansion
  
  
  Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
  
  
  Train: Quick
  
  
  Regulator: Plain
  
  
  Hairspring: Breguet
  
  
  Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
  
  
  Adjusted: No
  
  
  
  Please use the pictures as part of the description, ask as many questions as you would like. I am happy to send more pictures of add clarity that you made need. I ship every Wednesday, please keep that in mind when and if you make a purchase.
  
  As you can tell from some of my reviews, I am invested in my customers; you are much more than a transaction.
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