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Elgin States 666
Scarce Elgin "States 666" men's Art Deco design wristwatch in two-tone 14K green and white gold fill with polychrome enamel, circa 1930.
Price $800. SOLD
The "States 666" has a two-tone case with geometric patterns inlaid with green and black enamel, inspired by Southwestern Native American designs, particularly those found in Hopi and Zuni art. It was priced at $53.00 in 1930 and is quite scarce. This example is in crisp, excellent condition showing no brassing. Green and black enamel inlay is superb and complete. Caseback is superb and unengraved. The case measures 35mm long and 29mm wide. Factory-original new-old-stock dial is superb, has new luminous dots. Hands have new luminous. Has new glass crystal. The watch is powered by its correct 17-jewel Elgin grade 489 manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong. Has original green gold-filled stepped crown.
