Extra Fine Elgin Pocket Watch 21 Jewel B.W. Raymond Railroad Model Housed in an Elgin 14K Rose Gold Fill Railroad Model Case circa 1927
Folks we have very strong offering for your consideration this Elgin Pocket Watch Railroad Model B.W. Raymond Grade #478. This extra fine 21 jewel B.W. Raymond Movement is lever set and stem wound and is a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter the most popular of sizes. This is a wonderful example of Elgin’s commitment to making the top of the line Railroad Pocket Watch. This model B.W. Raymond was manufactured from 1923 – 1944, with a total production of 185,000 in 90 production runs. This extra fine Elgin Grade #478 is cased in a beautiful 14K Rose Gold Fill Elgin Rigid Bow Case and reads “B.W. Raymond Model” on the inside back cover, this case was manufactured for this movement. This fine railroad case was made by the Wadsworth Watch Case Company for Elgin and also reads ‘Factory Cased and Timed By The Elgin Nat’l Watch Co.”
This is another excellent example of the late 19th early 20th Century ingenuity that made the American Pocket Watch a worldwide standard for accuracy and beauty in timekeeping.
All Antique and Vintage Pocket Watches are cleaned, oiled and adjusted for accuracy and warranted for 1 full year from date of purchase.
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Folks we have very strong offering for your consideration this Elgin Pocket Watch Railroad Model B.W. Raymond Grade #478. This extra fine 21 jewel B.W. Raymond Movement is lever set and stem wound and is a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter the most popular of sizes. This is a wonderful example of Elgin’s commitment to making the top of the line Railroad Pocket Watch. This model B.W. Raymond was manufactured from 1923 – 1944, with a total production of 185,000 in 90 production runs. This extra fine Elgin Grade #478 is cased in a beautiful 14K Rose Gold Fill Elgin Rigid Bow Case and reads “B.W. Raymond Model” on the inside back cover, this case was manufactured for this movement. This fine railroad case was made by the Wadsworth Watch Case Company for Elgin and also reads ‘Factory Cased and Timed By The Elgin Nat’l Watch Co.”. This all-original Elgin Railroad Pocket Watch is in just pristine condition and I so hope the extensive pictures and extreme magnification help tell the story of this pristine Elgin Railroad Pocket Watch.
This fine Elgin Railroad Dial is one of the most popular of railroad dials, beautiful and the height of functionality. This dial referred to as a single sunk dial with the raised outer circumference for the Elgin Arabic numerals and the Elgin logo in the center portion. Then we have a recessed sub chapter for the second hand. This dial is made by baking many layers of silica onto two metal plates; giving the dial that deep rich glass appearance. The classic Elgin Railroad Dial has the popular stylized “Boxcar” Arabic Railroad font. A stunning Elgin Railroad Dial in again just excellent condition without flaws. This pristine Elgin Railroad Grade Pocket Watch shows beautifully.
This high-grade Elgin Model B.W. Raymond Grade #478 Movement is also in excellent condition and will be an accurate timekeeper for many generations to come. This fine 21-jewel movement is highlighted with classic gold lettering and the beautiful wide Tuxedo Stripe damasking. This fine movement is also adjusted to 5 positions with a high-grade micro regulator and solid gold balance weights. We also have solid gold jewel settings, gold center wheel and train that is lever set with a steel escapement. This fine Elgin Railroad Pocket Watch is an excellent timekeeper ready for daily wear or as a wonderful addition to any collection.
This is another excellent example of the late 19th early 20th Century ingenuity that made the American Pocket Watch a worldwide standard for accuracy and beauty in timekeeping.
All Antique and Vintage Pocket Watches are cleaned, oiled and adjusted for accuracy and warranted for 1 full year from date of purchase.
