Elgin gold-plated pocket watch, 36 mm, 38.72 g, ca. 1903

Collectible Elgin National Watch Co. (U.S.A.) pocket/pendant watch, with 3 covers, in a small, elegant format, suitable for collectors as well as for occasional wear as a pendant.

The watch has a white enamel dial with blue Arabic numerals and a small second hand at 6 o'clock. The movement is marked “Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. U.S.A.”, with the mention “Safety Pinion” (shock/overwinding protection, specific to classic American watches).

The case is Crescent Watch Case Co., marked “Warranted Crescent 20 Years” – meaning gold-filled, guaranteed for 20 years.

Dating: according to the movement serial number 10019449, the watch dates back to around 1903.

Technical sheet:

• Brand / movement manufacturer: Elgin National Watch Co. (U.S.A.)
• Type: pocket/pendant watch
• Case: Hunter (with front cover)
• Dial: white enamel, blue Arabic numerals
• Seconds: sub-dial at 6 o'clock
• Movement: inscriptions “Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. U.S.A.”, “Safety Pinion”
• Movement serial number: 10019449
• Case: Crescent Watch Case Co.
• Case marking: “Warranted Crescent 20 Years” (gold-filled)
• Case serial/number: 1210060
• Case diameter: 36 mm
• Total weight: 38.72 g
• Estimated manufacturing period: ~1903

Condition: good for its age, with normal signs of use.
Functional.