1919 ELGIN Pocket Watch Openface 16s Lever Set G.F. Grade 466 17J ADJ. U.S.A. All-Vintage-Watches The crystal was sealed too

The crystal was sealed too — in the early years via a pressure-fit system and later via a crystal-retaining ring

including a central basketweave pattern surrounded by smooth and brushed finishes

It is coming with a black rubber two-pieces strap

" The first Hamilton automatic watches were introduced in 1954

they also supplied timepieces to the US Army

1919 ELGIN Pocket Watch Openface 16s Lever Set G.F. Grade 466 17J ADJ. U.S.A. All-Vintage-Watches The crystal was sealed tooWatch Overview This is a vintage Elgin pocket watch, a classic American timepiece dating to 1919, featuring a white enamel dial with elegant Arabic numerals, a bold red minute track, and a small seconds sub dial at 6 oclock. It has an elegant ornate gilt hands in a classic filigree (Louis XV style) design. It is an open face manual wind pocket watch powered by the original Elgin National Watch Co. mechanical movement, Grade 466, featuring 17 jewels,