Shops Antique Elgin Pocket Watch in Working Condition

*Please read our pocket watch statement below before buying./

Circa 1894 working men's pocket watch by Elgin. Grade 82; G. M. Wheeler.
It is 2 1/4 inches in diameter without the bow and stem and 11/16 inch thick.
The case is base metal composite, has screw on/screw off top cover, a swing out movement and has marks commensurate with age and usage.
The crystal is thick and in good shape, but with marks.
The dial has several hairlines that are hard to see and has Roman numerals.
Other facts: movement serial # is: 5270475; size 18s; 15 jewels and lever set for time. The pocket watch has been timed and 24 half-turns of the stem will give you approximately 14 hours of running time with 2 minutes of accuracy.
Do not overwind this watch. All vintage and antique pocket watches should be serviced every 3 to 5 years and we do not know when this pocket watch was last serviced.

*Our Pocket Watch Statement:
Please read and understand this statement before buying one of our pocket watches. We want to make this clear. First, we do not accept returns. Second, we know nothing about the pocket watches we offer for sale except the basic information listing. All are vintage or antique pocket watches, which means that they have probably been handled by many people over the course of time. Buying a vintage or antique pocket watch in this price range does carry risk because we have absolutely no idea if any pocket watch. If it does not run, we say so. If it runs, we say so. If it has some issue, but does run, we say so. We are honest people, but you have to understand that buying a vintage or antique pocket watch in our price range does not mean that they cannot break and need repair. The parts and labor can be very expensive if you shops cannot do it yourself or have a friend who does.