Pocket watch · Hunter dress pocket watch

Elgin Grade 130 Model 1 0s dress pocket watch

Partially verified

Catalogued under SKU WA-3754, this American dress pocket watch is reported to date from 1897. It is powered by a size 0s Elgin National Watch Company Grade 130 manual-winding movement featuring 15 jewels and serial number 6561509 with safety pinion. The watch is fitted into a double hunter case measuring 37.2 mm in diameter, recorded with Fahys 14K Monarch case markings, serial number 5144221, and the initials JNB. The white dial displays Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds track at 6 o'clock, and the Elgin logo, complemented by a fluted crown at 3 o'clock and an attached chain.

Front view of open Elgin hunter case pocket watch with white Roman dial and attached chain — SECOND HAND HOROLOGY. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: secondhandhorology.com
Category: Pocket watch · Hunter dress pocket watch
Maker / attribution: Elgin National Watch Co.
Reference: Grade 130, Model 1
Catalogue / lot identifier: WA-3754
Source-reported date: 1897
Country: United States
Source-reported serial: 6561509

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial and Visual Presentation

The pocket watch features a white dial configuration with black Roman numeral hour indices, a perimeter minute track, and a dedicated subsidiary seconds register positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. The dial is signed with the Elgin name at the top.

As visible in the record photograph, the watch presents in a hunter layout with the front cover open, revealing a coin-edged decorative bezel perimeter around the dial. The pendant, fluted winding crown, and bow are situated at 3 o'clock relative to the dial face, with a gold-toned chain linked directly to the bow.

Evidence for this section

“White dial signed 'Elgin' with black Roman numeral hour indices.”
“The sub second is located at 6 o'clock.”
“Hinged hunter case front cover open, revealing a coin-edged decorative bezel perimeter.”
“Pendant, fluted winding crown, and bow situated at 3 o'clock relative to the dial face.”
“Gold-toned chain attached to the bow.”

Reported Movement and Calibre Details

The seller documents the movement as an Elgin National Watch Co. manual-winding caliber designated as Grade 130, Model 1, size 0s, equipped with 15 jewels and a safety pinion.

The movement is recorded with serial number 6561509, which the listing correlates to an 1897 date of manufacture. Because internal movement plates and mechanical components are not visible in the primary catalogued photograph, these technical specifications remain source-reported rather than independently confirmed by visual evidence.

Evidence for this section

“Movement: Elgin Natl. Watch Co. Safety Pinion Grade 130 Serial Number 6561509”
“15 jewels, caliber grade 130, size 0s, sub second, U.S.A. made.”
“Dated from 1897, this unique timepiece is a vintage Elgin dress pocket watch”

Case Construction and Markings

The watch is housed in an engraved double hunter case measuring 37.2 mm in diameter, 46 mm across including the crown, and 11 mm in thickness. The listing also records an accompanying 26-inch pocket watch chain.

The source documents inner case back markings reading 'Fahys 14K MONARCH 5144221 "JNB"'. Because inner case marks are not depicted in the provided front view, whether the Fahys Monarch designation denotes gold-filled construction or solid 14-karat gold relies entirely on trade markings recorded in the source text.

Evidence for this section

“Case Back Markings: Fahys 14K MONARCH 5144221 "JNB"”
“Case Diameter 37.2”
“Case w/Crown 46”
“Case Thickness 11”
“It also comes on a pocket watch chain 26'' large.”

Open research questions

Does the Fahys 'Monarch' trademark designate 14K gold-filled stock with a specific manufacturer warranty period, or solid 14K gold?
Does direct visual inspection of movement serial number 6561509 corroborate the 1897 production dating and Grade 130 plate engraving?
Are the 'JNB' initials on the case back factory engraved or aftermarket monogramming?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Elgin Grade 130 Model 1 0s dress pocket watch
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Movement Grade and Serial	Grade 130, Serial Number 6561509	“Movement: Elgin Natl. Watch Co. Safety Pinion Grade 130 Serial Number 6561509”
Jewel Count and Size	15 jewels, size 0s	“15 jewels, caliber grade 130, size 0s, sub second, U.S.A. made.”
Case Markings	Fahys 14K MONARCH 5144221 "JNB"	“Case Back Markings: Fahys 14K MONARCH 5144221 "JNB"”
Case Diameter	37.2 mm	“Case Diameter 37.2”
Date of Manufacture	1897	“Dated from 1897, this unique timepiece is a vintage Elgin dress pocket watch”
Case Thickness	11 mm	“Case Thickness 11”
Case Width with Crown	46 mm	“Case w/Crown 46”
Chain Length	26 inches	“It also comes on a pocket watch chain 26'' large.”

Visible details

White dial signed 'Elgin' with black Roman numeral hour indices.
Subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock.
Hinged hunter case front cover open, revealing a coin-edged decorative bezel perimeter.
Pendant, fluted winding crown, and bow situated at 3 o'clock relative to the dial face.
Gold-toned chain attached to the bow.

Research qualifications

Internal movement plate details and inner case back inscriptions are not visible in the front photograph and rely on source reporting.
Case metal composition is documented as reported by the source (Fahys 14K Monarch).

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

1897 ELGIN Dress Pocket Watch 0s 15 Jewels Grade 130 Model 1 U.S.A. Ma – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 2f705ea9b9

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