The Lord Elgin Black Knight is one of the highlights of the 1956 range.  Rare to find vintage watches of this period with black dials.  Model reference 4814J

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the lack of serial number on the movement we know this watch is post 1955.  But we also have a reference book on Elgin watches that only show the Black Knight model being offered in 1956.

CONDITION

As regular visitors will know we always advise to double check black dialed watches of this period very carefully.  Few watches were originally black, and black is also the preferred could of watch dial repainters as it covers more easily.  However, we have the documentary evidence that the Black Knight model was always black dialed, plus we are happy that the finish is original.  Also original is the crystal, which has an unusual conical shape, peaking in the centre.  This peak makes the hands appear distorted in some photos, but they are not.  The size is very small for a mans watch, but it definitely was for a man as there was also a Lady Elgin range.  The Lord and Lady Elgin watches were the top of the range, and featured 21 jewel movements – in this case a calibre 680 which is running nicely.  The case is 14k gold filled, a much thicker coating than gold plating, but there is still some wear to the tips of the case.  The leather strap is by Speidel and only has light wear, and the texture is perfect to go with the dial.  Please don’t confuse this with the later 2015 re-issue, of which you will find them selling for £2,000+.  This is the original, and one of the best examples of the original you are likely to find.

This watch will be supplied with the original presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  29.1 mm

Width without crown  27.2 mm

Between lugs  17 mm

Lug to lug length  39.6 mm

Case Thickness  11.0 mm

All sizes are approximate.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

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