#201 • Elgin, massive 17K gold HC w/beautiful detail, 18S

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $8,100.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

APW - Elgin, 15J, 18S, massive 17K gold original HC with slightly inaccurate "K18" marking, beautiful engine turning and engraving detail, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#172688. Gross weight of watch 120.2 dwt (187.1 g). Materials tested via XRF analysis. A very impressive and notably heavy gold watch, the case alone with movement dropped out weighs in at 79.8 dwt (124.1 g), or a bit over 4.35 avoirdupois ounces (3.99 troy ounces). American-made gold cases of this size are rare, particularly in the excellent state of preservation of the present piece. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with light spotted haze, few fine scratches, scattered pinpoint nicks, one mismatched replacement barrel bridge screw, regulator assembly with light loss of finish and faint spotted oxide; flawless dial; excellent hands, minute hand with light loss of finish, seconds-hand with few micro-fine scratches; case shows very little wear, few scattered pinpoint nicks, excellent engine turning and engraving detail; tight bow, push shows medium wear with surface break at one side; good glass crystal. Estimate: $10,400 - $12,000 JH-79968