
Vintage Elgin Art Deco Hexagonal Lady's Wristwatch
This is a vintage ladies' wristwatch from the Art Deco period, likely dating from the 1920s to the 1930s. The watch features a distinctive hexagonal-shaped case with a yellow gold-toned finish, most likely gold-filled or gold-plated rather than solid gold, given the visible wear. The case is ornate, featuring intricate floral and scrollwork engraving around the bezel area, a hallmark of the craftsmanship of that era. The dial is champagne or light-gold in color with a circular minute track and stylized black Arabic numerals. It is signed 'ELGIN' below the 12 o'clock position. The hands are a dark, heat-blued steel or black finish, consisting of a thin spade-style hour hand and a needle-style minute hand. Physically, the watch shows significant wear and patina; there is noticeable brassing (the base metal showing through the gold layer) on the high points of the engraving and lugs. The crystal appears to be acrylic or glass with surface scratches and some dust accumulation beneath it. The crown is small and fluted, matching the gold tone of the case. The watch is attached to a two-tone stretch-link expansion bracelet which appears to be a later mid-century replacement, as the metal finish on the bracelet links (mixing silver and gold tones) shows different wear patterns than the watch head. The lugs of the watch show some deformation, and the overall condition suggests it was a well-loved daily timepiece that has not been serviced recently.
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Estimated Value
$45.00 - $75.00
Basic Information
Category
Vintage Jewelry and Timepieces
Appraised On
March 27, 2026
Estimated Value
$45.00 - $75.00
Item Description
This is a vintage ladies' wristwatch from the Art Deco period, likely dating from the 1920s to the 1930s. The watch features a distinctive hexagonal-shaped case with a yellow gold-toned finish, most likely gold-filled or gold-plated rather than solid gold, given the visible wear. The case is ornate, featuring intricate floral and scrollwork engraving around the bezel area, a hallmark of the craftsmanship of that era. The dial is champagne or light-gold in color with a circular minute track and stylized black Arabic numerals. It is signed 'ELGIN' below the 12 o'clock position. The hands are a dark, heat-blued steel or black finish, consisting of a thin spade-style hour hand and a needle-style minute hand. Physically, the watch shows significant wear and patina; there is noticeable brassing (the base metal showing through the gold layer) on the high points of the engraving and lugs. The crystal appears to be acrylic or glass with surface scratches and some dust accumulation beneath it. The crown is small and fluted, matching the gold tone of the case. The watch is attached to a two-tone stretch-link expansion bracelet which appears to be a later mid-century replacement, as the metal finish on the bracelet links (mixing silver and gold tones) shows different wear patterns than the watch head. The lugs of the watch show some deformation, and the overall condition suggests it was a well-loved daily timepiece that has not been serviced recently.
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