Bidspirit auction | Elgin Grade 303 Size 12

Elgin Grade 303 Size 12 10K Gold Filled 15 Jewel Open Face Pocket Watch - A vintage open-face pocket watch manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Co., Grade 303, produced circa 1923. The timepiece features a white enamel dial with bold black Arabic numeral hour markers, a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position, and blued steel spade-style hands. The dial is signed ELGIN below the 12 o'clock position. The nickel-finished movement features decorative damaskeening and is inscribed ELGIN NATL WATCH CO. U.S.A., 15 JEWELS, and movement serial number 26215011. The 10K gold-filled case was produced by Wadsworth and is stamped WADSWORTH, 10K GOLD FILLED, 20YR, and serial number 5520727. The interior of the case back shows hand-etched jeweler's service marks, including H272115-M. The exterior back of the case features a textured engine-turned design with a central diamond-shaped cartouche engraved with the monogram MRP. Per the user-provided facts, the movement is currently not running. Case Diameter: 1.75 inches Case Size: 12s. The watch is in fair antique condition. The mechanical movement is not running and requires professional attention. The enamel dial exhibits multiple visible hairline cracks (crazing) across the surface. The 10K gold-filled case shows typical surface scratching and light wear to the gold layer on high points of the decorative borders. The crystal remains intact with minor surface scuffing consistent with age and use.