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Elgin Model 1470
Scarce Elgin "Model 1470" men's Art Deco design wristwatch in stainless steel with 10K yellow gold fill overlay, circa 1936.
The "Model 1470" has a large hexagonal case in stainless steel with yellow gold fill overlay along the edges of the bezel. It was priced at $32.50 in 1936. Normally fitted with a rather plain metal bracelet, this example has a fabulous two-tone steel and gold-filled Art Deco design bracelet. It is in crisp, excellent condition with no brassing. Caseback is superb and engraved. Case measures 39mm long and 30mm wide. Has new glass crystal. Original two-tone pale gold and white dial is superb. The watch is powered by its correct 17-jewel Elgin grade 487 manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong. The bracelet can be adjusted to fit wrist sizes from 7-1/2 inches to 8-1/4 inches. I can also remove some links to fit a smaller wrist.
