Description: Full Description: Elgin (Swiss) 17J grade 897 ladies' wrist watch, case #3974 S744340, vintage mechanical manual-wind nickel bridge movement with bold red ruby jewels, champagne-toned metal dial with raised gold Arabic numbers and markers finished with black enamel and a brushed finish has a few small specks of discoloration, slender gold steel fancy hands, lovely white gold filled (WGF) & stainless steel (SS) long rectangular case with a narrow bezel supporting the flat-top glass marquise-shaped crystal, stepped accents at each point finish in the center extended lugs with star-shaped accents, Elgin marked crown, case is showing normal light wear overall with a few small spots of brass starting on the lug ends, measures approx. 11mm wide x 32mm lug to lug x 7mm thick (crystal included), white base metal (WBM) mesh rope-style band with WGF rope guides, buckle clasp and safety chain, watch length is approx. 6 1/4". A beautiful, high quality vintage Elgin from the 1960s in excellent+ overall condition! Note on band length: we are able to shorten the length of the band on this watch if desired; add a note to your order during checkout with the total length you require and we'll re-size the band for no additional charge. We can also offer a quote for a new band if you need a longer length or would like a different color of cord; please contact us directly with your request. Photo notes: click on the photos for enlarged images. Any rulers shown for scale give measurements in centimeters (with millimeter gradients), NOT inches. Please note that very dark or light spots that are not mentioned in the description above are likely a result of the camera and lighting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause! November 11th, 2024. Store Shipping Information and Policies: eBay International Shipping
Price: 104.5 USD
Location: Denver, Colorado
End Time: 2024-12-04T20:16:43.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Type: Wristwatch
Bezel Color: Silver
Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
Indices: Dagger/Dauphine Indexes, Stick Indexes
Year Manufactured: 1960-1969
Band/Strap: Rope-Style
Vintage: Yes
Case Thickness: 7 mm
Case Color: Silver
Department: Women
Caseback: Snap
Bezel Type: Smooth
Watch Shape: Rectangle
Style: Classic
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement
Case Size: 11 mm
Case Material: Gold Filled, Stainless Steel
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Reference Number: 897
Brand: Elgin
Band Color: Silver
Band Material: Gold Filled, Base Metal
Dial Color: Champagne
Model: Grade 897
Case Finish: Polished
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Display: Analog