1950s Vintage art deco 14k Gold Elgin tank watch

Up for sale is a vintage mid-century Elgin De Luxe rectangular Tank-style wristwatch featuring a rich aged patina dial and unique historical provenance.

The watch features a mechanical hand-wound movement with a small seconds subdial at six o'clock. It is housed in a gold-tone rectangular case with distinctive hooded lugs and comes fitted on a period-style gold-tone expansion bracelet.

The original champagne dial displays applied gold-tone Arabic numerals, dot markers, and classic baton hands. Adding to its character, the case back features a crisp personalised presentation engraving reading Rev. James J. Kelly May 19, 1951.

Overall, the timepiece is in honest vintage condition with age-appropriate wear to the case, crystal, and dial, making it an ideal piece for collectors of mid-century American horology, Tank-style dress watches, or items with personal history. 14k Rolled gold (5mic) case.

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