Elgin 14K Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1899
According to the auction catalog, this 14k gold hunter case pocket watch was manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Co. in 1899 and retailed by New York City Watch Co. under the trade name Sun-Dial.
The movement is catalogued as grade 177, model 2, in a size 6S configuration. Visible elements include a white dial with black Roman hour numerals, blued spade-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds register positioned at 3 o'clock. The case band features coin-edge reeding. The source notes the case is marked Bell 14k with double covers over the movement side, and the total watch weight is 61.3 grams.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Size
- 6S
- Type
- Hunter case pocket watch
- Maker
- Elgin National Watch Co.
- Weight
- 61.3 grams
- Retailer
- New York City Watch Co.
- Case Marking
- Bell 14k
- Place recorded
- United States
- Grade and Model
- Grade 177, Model 2
- Production Year
- 1899
- Maker / attribution
- Elgin National Watch Co.
Design
- Visible features
- • Yellow gold hunter case shown opened on a reflective black background • White dial inscribed 'Sun-Dial.' across the horizontal axis • Black Roman numeral hour numerals with outer track • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 3 o'clock relative to the winding crown at 12 o'clock • Coin-edge or beaded pattern along the perimeter of the case band • Inner case lid shows reflective polished interior
- Dial and Condition
- The white dial displays black Roman hour numerals and an outer track. The watch includes blued spade-style hands and a subsidiary seconds register positioned at the 3 o'clock mark relative to the winding crown at 12 o'clock. The dial is marked 'Sun-Dial.' The source reports the presence of hairline cracks on the dial and notes the watch has not been accuracy checked, though it is reported to set and run.
- Identity and Provenance
- This pocket watch is described as a 14k gold hunter case model manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Co. It is attributed to the New York City Watch Co. as a retailer, marketed under the trade name 'Sun-Dial.' The auction documentation identifies the piece as grade 177, model 2, in a 6S size, with a production year cited as 1899. There is no independent evidence provided for the watch's history or ownership.
- Construction and Case Features
- The object features a hunter case with double covers over the movement side. The exterior of the case band is finished with a reeded pattern. The total recorded weight is 61.3 grams. The interior lid displays a polished finish. The watch is marked 'Bell 14k.' The internal movement is not depicted in the source.
Identification
- Reference
- Grade 177, Model 2
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Source notes the dial has hairline cracks
- Research required: Movement was not tested for accuracy though reported to run and keep time
- Research required: Internal movement is not visible in the provided photograph
- Research required: Dates, maker, grade, and retailer information rely solely on the auctioneer's description