huck
September 20th, 2009, 03:12
came across this on the bay, claiming to be a 1900's elgin accepting that the 1900's bit could mean any date starting with 19, i would like all you learned gents opinion
river rat
September 20th, 2009, 04:16
It's not a Elgin it's made by None-Magnetic watch co of Geneva and America they were making watches from 1887-1905 they imported watches from Swiitzerland and contracted watches made in America Elgin,Peoria,Illinois,with swiss on your watch it was one that was swiss made.Does it have Paillard's patent,ballance and spring engraved on movemt ?
Shangas
September 20th, 2009, 04:52
It looks pretty, but I don't think it's an Elgin. Don't they usually have "Elgin. Nat.[national] Watch Co." engraved on the movements?
huck
September 20th, 2009, 08:33
i know no more than the pics its for auction at the moment
RON in PA
September 20th, 2009, 10:29
River Rat hit the nail on the head. Never in a million years is that an Elgin!