Elgin Grade 84 Doctors Watch

Elgin Grade 84 Doctor’s Pocket Watch – Hunter Case, Equestrian Scene, Circa 1883

Presenting for offer an exceptional Elgin Grade 84 Doctor’s pocket watch , manufactured in the USA circa 1883 . This is a rare center sweep “Doctor’s Watch” , with only approximately 4,000 examples ever produced , making it a highly desirable piece for collectors of early American horology. Housed in a 16-size yellow gold filled hunter case , the watch features a beautifully detailed equestrian scene depicting a horse jumping a fence on the case cover. The case remains in very good condition , showing well-preserved detail and minimal wear for its age. The watch is fitted with a classic white porcelain dial with Roman numerals and elegant Breguet hands , all in very good condition . Powering the watch is a 16-jewel Elgin Grade 84 movement , lever set with a nickel finish and ¾-plate layout. The signed movement is in very good condition , reflecting Elgin’s renowned craftsmanship of the late 19th century. Doctor’s watches were designed with a center sweep seconds hand to allow physicians to accurately time pulses, making this a historically significant and functional timepiece. Details: Make & Model · Manufacturer: Elgin · Model: Grade 84 Doctor’s Watch · Country of Manufacture: USA · Serial Number: 1079437 · Circa Date: 1883 · Type: Men’s Pocket Watch Case · Size: 16 Size · Style: Hunter Case · Material: Yellow Gold Filled · Decoration: Equestrian scene – horse jumping a fence · Condition: C3 – Very Good Dial · Color: White · Type: Porcelain · Numerals: Roman · Hands: Breguet · Condition: D3 – Very Good Movement · Jewels: 16 Jewels · Setting: Lever Set · Escapement: Lever Escapement · Material: Nickel · Layout: ¾ Plate · Signed: Yes · Condition: M3 – Very Good