“Holy Grail” 23 jewel Elgin movement from 1898
$5,600.00
Hand Engraved Case
case:
Steel with sapphire crystals on front and display back. Water Resistant to 50 meters (150 feet). Rpaige “Oversize” crown. One of a kind in the world. Numbered 1/1 on the back of the case.
Outstanding hand Engraved case in an antique style motif.
Dimensions:
44mm diameter, 14mm thick, 54 mm end to end. Water resistant to 50 meters. 22mm lug end.
Movement:
Outstanding Antique 23 jewel Elgin 12 size “Holy Grail” movement. Manufactured in 1898. This is Elgin USA highest grade movement. There was only around 1000 of them movements ever produced by Elgin, and was their “showpiece” presentation.
!4kt rose gold jewel cups, 14kt rose gold timing screws, 14kt rose gold balance jewel plate, 14kt rose gold regulator adjustment, 14kt rose gold pallet fork jewel plate. Rose gold train wheels.
Damaskeen finish.
The term “damaskeening” refers to the technique of decorating or embellishing the plates or bridges of the watch movement with beautiful and intricate engine-applied patterns.
Dial:
2 tone Antique dial, in silver and gold. Engine turned floral like pattern. The center design is finished in radiant gold, this was achieved by using chemically gilded gold. The silver portion has bold black Arabic numbers. Circa 1907. Black Cathedral style hands with luminous tips for easy readability.
Weight:
Steel Case – 82.7 grams
Shown with a hand made blue alligator strap.
All Rpaige watches come with a one year warranty.
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