Elini New Yorker Grand Quartz Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2006
This Elini wristwatch, identified as the New Yorker Grand model, was manufactured circa 2006. It features a large, tonneau-shaped, curved stainless steel case measuring 40 mm by 55 mm with a thickness of 13 mm.
The case is polished and constructed with a stepped bezel, a case back secured by four screws, and a sapphire crystal. The timepiece is powered by a quartz movement. The black dial displays luminous radial Arabic numerals, an outer 1/5th seconds scale, a date aperture, and two subsidiary dials for seconds and 30-minute registration. Luminous steel feuille hands indicate the time. The watch is accompanied by an Elini stainless steel buckle and a fitted box.
The dial and case are signed by Elini. The auction description records the condition of the case, movement, and dial as "As new".
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Elini
- Condition
- As new
- Dial Features
- Luminous radial Arabic numerals
- Movement Type
- Quartz
- Case Thickness
- 13 mm
- Case Dimensions
- 40 x 55 mm
- Case Construction
- Two-body, polished, case back with 4 screws
- Maker / attribution
- Elini
Design
- Case and Dial
- The New Yorker Grand features a large, tonneau-shaped stainless steel case that is curved to the wrist. The case is polished and finished with a stepped bezel, accompanied by a sapphire crystal and a case back secured with four screws. The watch is equipped with square buttons for the operation of the chronograph function. The black dial includes luminous radial Arabic numerals and luminous steel feuille hands. An outer track displays a 1/5th seconds scale. Additionally, the dial houses an aperture for the date display, as well as two subsidiary dials: one for the seconds and one for the 30-minute register.
- Visible features
- • The watch case has a curved, tonneau-shaped profile. • The dial features two subsidiary registers. • The watch is fitted with a black leather strap with a polished steel buckle. • There are square-shaped push-buttons on the side of the case.
- Reported Condition
- The auction description assesses the condition of the watch using a grading system where '1' represents 'As new'. The case, movement, and dial are all graded under this 'As new' category. The hands are described by the auction house as original to the timepiece.
- Movement and Signatures
- The timepiece is powered by a quartz movement. The signature of the maker is present on both the dial and the case. The watch includes an Elini-signed stainless steel buckle. The piece was presented for sale along with a fitted box.
Identification
- 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: The origin of manufacture is not stated.
- Research required: The specific caliber or reference number of the quartz movement is not provided.