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Elgin Model 1636 14K
Rare Elgin “Model 1636” men’s Art Deco design wristwatch in solid 14K white gold, circa 1932.
This "Model 1636" has the same case as the earlier "Model 1601" but with a higher-grade movement and an inlaid enamel dial. It contains Elgin’s last and finest 6/0-size movement, the 19-jewel grade 499, of which only 5,000 were produced and placed in only a few case designs. It also has a unique inlaid enamel two-tone dial, one of the very few such dials produced by Elgin. It was priced at $65.00 in 1932 and is quite rare, this is the only example I have ever offered for sale. It is in excellent condition showing only very slight wear. Caseback is excellent and unengraved, with a few tiny dings. Case measures 34mm long and 27mm wide. Original two-tone inlaid enamel dial is superb. Has new glass crystal. The watch is powered by its correct 19-jewel Elgin grade 499 manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong.
