About Service " Sidewinder, " 1894 Elgin 18s Model 3 Pocket Watch, 15 Jewel
Item History & Price
Offered is anoverall excellent condition, just serviced last week, gorgeous 1894 Elgin, 11 Jewel, 18s, Model 3, Pocket Watch in Hunting Case configuration. It has a lever setting. The balance wheel moves along nicely and smoothly! The glass has several areas of edge chipping that does not interfere with viewing the watch face. The original frosting gilt plating is about mint on the back plates of the movement! It ismounted in a nice solid swi...ng out style Dueber, Canton, Ohio SILVERINE nickel-silver watch case with normalwear consistent with age which was only cleaned by hand to leave the nice agedpatina and surface character. Amazingly, little wear was found onthe parts. In fact, the parts look like they were made yesterday! Thesewatches were made in the U.S. by hand by skilled craftsmen during a sadlyvery long gone era and are truly works of art! The movement was completely disassembled, allparts inspected which are excellent, cleaned, oiled, reassembled, and tested. The dial, or face, has several hairlines that are only visible with a magnifying glass and very minor edge chips in a couple spots that are not noticeable under the glass cover. However, pleasekeep in mind that these watches are well over 100 years old and should behandled with care. They are definitely not shock proof! Also, a change of location mayrequire a slight adjustment of the regulator. But, this is all just part of the nostalgia of owning a mechanical watch. Be very careful not to disturb the balance wheel during adjustment of the regulator. Shipping is $8.00 in U.S. only. Overseas shipping only by Global Shipping Program. Satisfaction guaranteed or return for fullrefund. Please be aware that your state may add sales tax to the purchase for which I have no control, nor collect the tax!! Thanks for looking. B
