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Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940 s with a Custom Dial

$800
£609.47
€695.55
CA$1,124.19
A$1,225.17
CHF 648.78
MX$14,715.56
NOK 8,213.69
SEK 7,551.68
DKK 5,194.96

About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber: 554 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Orange with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch by the legendary American house of Elgin was produced in their factory in Elgin Illinois. The watch is done in the classic Tortue or turtle shape and was inspired by a design from Cartier. The original tortue, or turtle watch was first launched by Louis Cartier when he saw giant tortoises holding up columns in an ancient Greek Temple. He realized the shape would be perfect for a watch. We have just serviced this watch and it keeps excellent dependable time, so you can count on it to get you there on time, every time.
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940 s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2516 ZZ1stDibs: LU422316689282

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