Description: For sale is an Elgin "General Joffre" WW1 military/trench watch. Circa 1917. Made in USA. A rare and collectible American-made military timepiece from the WW1 era, the watch features a large 38mm size 6s case, desirable luminous dial, and DUO protective crystal guard. This 100+ years old timepiece is in great overall condition and in working order. Original dial with large Arabic numerals, and luminous dots on markers and hands. Original hands and crown. Manual winding 7 jewels grade 289 movement winds, sets and runs. In working order.Please note that service history of the watch is unknown, hence, accuracy is not guaranteed. A service/cleaning is recommended at buyer's discretion for optimal timekeeping. Size 6s nickel case made by Illinois Watch Case Co. Measures 38mm wide excluding crown by 48mm long. Comes on a replacement band. No box or papers. Free CONUS shipping via USPS Priority. International shipping via Ebay's international shipping program.
Price: 1195 USD
Location: Des Plaines, Illinois
End Time: 2024-12-07T06:30:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Bezel Color: Silver
Number of Jewels: 7 Jewels
Indices: Arabic Numerals
Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
Vintage: Yes
Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap
Case Color: Silver
Department: Men
Caseback: Snap
Watch Shape: Round
Style: Military
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Small Second
Case Size: 38 mm
Case Material: Nickel
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
With Papers: No
Brand: Elgin
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Black
Band Material: Leather
Dial Color: White
Model: Elgin General Joffre
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Display: Analog
