Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
This is an Elgin openface ladies pocket watch dated by the seller to 1926. The source reports it is fitted with a size 3/0s grade 465, model 3 mechanical movement with 15 jewels, bearing movement serial number 28921020. The watch is housed in a 31 mm round sterling silver case with internal case back markings 'Sterling 925/1000 Fine' and serial number 7101803. The white dial is signed 'ELGIN' and features black Arabic numerals, an outer minute railroad track, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at the 6 o'clock position.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
The timepiece is identified as a ladies open-face pocket watch attributed to the Elgin Watch Company. The seller dates the object to 1926.
The movement is identified as an Elgin grade 465, model 3, 3/0s mechanical movement with 15 jewels, serial number 28921020.
The dial is a white ceramic surface signed 'ELGIN' featuring black Arabic numerals and a silver railroad-style minute track.
The watch features blued steel hands and a subsidiary seconds register positioned at the 6 o'clock mark, which includes Arabic numerals at 10-second intervals.
The watch is housed in a 31 mm round sterling silver case. Internal case back markings include 'Sterling 925/1000 Fine' and the serial number 7101803.
The case thickness is reported as 10 mm, and the case width including the crown is reported as 41 mm.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Grade | Grade 465, Model 3 | “grade 465, 15 Jewels, model 3, 3/0s” |
| Movement Serial Number | 28921020 | “Movement: ELGIN U.S.A. 15 Jewels 28921020” |
| Case Back Markings | Sterling 925/1000 Fine 7101803 | “Case Back Markings: Sterling 925/1000 Fine 7101803” |
| Case Diameter | 31 mm | “It is cased in a 31mm round sterling silver.” |
| Dial Description | White ceramic dial with black Arabic numerals | “Original white ceramic dial, featuring black Arabic Numerals” |
| Case Serial Number | 7101803 | “Case Back Markings: Sterling 925/1000 Fine 7101803” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record e3ec2295fe
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