A beautifully hunter cased Elgin Model 9, with its 14 karat fine gold case decorated in three different colors of gold. The action has a 21 jewel movement, with screw set ruby in gold cups, and was number 67 of 87 of this model produced. It is serial number 9625977, grade 274, Model 9.. It is 3/4 plate and has a seconds sub-dial. It is in excellent running condition, and keeps accurate time. The design on the outer case is centered around a wreath of flowers in various shades of gold, with a large and heavily engraved escutcheon in the center on one side, and an eight-pointed star on the other, The base covering the hinges is substantial, and is even more heavily engraved. This is a stem-wind Railroad Grade watch Class 3 with a Breguet hairspring. A substantial and elegant watch that is beautifully enhanced with 14k gold.
Total weight: 151 grams. Size: 18s. Face: 1.8 inches. Case: 2.2 inches tall, not including stem, 1.1 wide, .68 inches thick.
Processing and shipping within the continental U.S $35 plus a 1.5% replacement cost insurance fee. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.
Condition
The movement is excellent, and works accurately and well. The case has only very minor wear.
Private Collection Laytonville, CA.