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Elgin Hunter Pocket Watch Grade 312

Partially verified

This American-made Elgin hunter-cased pocket watch, dating to approximately 1921, features a 16-size case with a diameter of 50 mm. The case is constructed from 14K gold-filled metal and is decorated on both exterior sides with etched designs. The dial is notable for its multicolor design in shades of pale blue and gold, featuring Arabic numerals and spade-style hands, with a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial positioned at six o'clock. The movement is an Elgin Grade 312 caliber, containing 15 jewels and finished with nickel plating. The watch utilizes a pendant-set and wind system. According to the auction source, the watch has been serviced and is reported to be in good working condition, with the overall state described as being near mint. The watch is accompanied by a velvet pouch.

Front view of the Elgin hunter case pocket watch with the cover open, showing the pale blue and gold dial.
Front view of the Elgin hunter case pocket watch with the cover open, showing the pale blue and gold dial. — Ashton-Blakey Antiques. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Elgin National Watch Company
Reference
Grade 312
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1921
Source-reported place
United States
Source-reported serial
23937222

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

Case and Dial Design

The watch is housed in a 16-size hunter-style case measuring approximately 50 mm in diameter. The exterior of the gold-filled case is adorned with intricate etched patterns that the source describes as being in an Art Nouveau style. One of the hunter covers features a blank shield intended for the engraving of initials or a monogram.

The dial presents a distinct multicolor aesthetic, utilizing pale blue and gold tones. The hour markers are indicated by black Arabic numerals, accompanied by black spade-style hands. A dedicated subsidiary seconds dial is located at the 6 o'clock position, integrated into the overall design of the dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “با طراحی درب‌دار هانتر (Hunter Case) عرضه شده است”
  • “بدنه ساعت با حکاکی‌های ظریف به سبک آرت نوو (Art Nouveau) در هر دو سوی قاب تزیین گردیده”
  • “صفحه ساعت دارای طراحی چندرنگ ویژه در طیف‌های آبی کم‌رنگ و طلایی است”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The watch is powered by the Elgin Grade 312 movement, a 15-jewel mechanical caliber. The movement is finished with nickel plating on its bridges. The watch functions using a pendant-winding and pendant-setting mechanism.

The movement components include the company signature and a serial number engraved on the bridge structure. The watch has reportedly been serviced and is described by the source as being in accurate working order.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت دارای کالیبر مشخص شده به عنوان Grade 312 با ۱۵ سنگ جواهری (15 Jewels) است”
  • “این موتور مکانیکی با پرداخت نیکلی (Nickel Finish) تزیین شده”
  • “سیستم کوک و تنظیم ساعت از نوع کوک با دسته و تنظیم آویز (Pendant Set & Wind) است”

Condition and Attribution

The watch is attributed to approximately 1921. The auction description reports that the object has been recently serviced and is currently in good working condition.

The condition of the watch is classified by the source as near mint. The item is provided with a velvet pouch for storage and transport.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت متعلق به حدود سال ۱۹۲۱ میلادی بوده”
  • “وضعیت ظاهری آن نیز در شرایط بسیار عالی و نزدیک به نو (Near Mint) ارزیابی شده”
  • “این ساعت اخیراً سرویس شده و وضعیت عملکردی آن بسیار خوب و در کارکرد دقیق گزارش شده است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date corresponding to serial number 23937222?
  • Was the multicolor dial finish a factory-original option for the Grade 312 caliber?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Elgin Hunter Pocket Watch Grade 312
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerElgin National Watch Company“کمپانی نام‌آشنای آمریکایی ELGIN”
GradeGrade 312“کالیبر مشخص شده به عنوان Grade 312”
Jewels15“با ۱۵ سنگ جواهری (15 Jewels)”
Case Material14K Gold Filled“با روکش طلای ۱۴ عیار (14K Gold Filled)”
Size16“در سایز ۱۶ (با قطر تقریبی ۵۰ میلی‌متر)”
Serial Number23937222“شماره‌سریال به چشم می‌خورد”
Movement FinishNickel“این موتور مکانیکی با پرداخت نیکلی (Nickel Finish) تزیین شده”
Movement WindingPendant set and wind“سیستم کوک و تنظیم ساعت از نوع کوک با دسته و تنظیم آویز (Pendant Set & Wind) است”

Visible details

  • Exterior case features etched Art Nouveau style patterns
  • Dial exhibits distinctive pale blue and gold color scheme
  • Movement plates marked with Elgin National Watch Co. signature
  • Pendant set and wind mechanism confirmed by the source

Research qualifications

  • Gold-filled composition is based on source report
  • Circa 1921 dating is provided by the source without independent verification

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

Consulted source

ساعت جیبی هانتر ELGIN با صفحه چندرنگ و کالیبر Grade 312

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record e024754603

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