Very scarce Elgin “Harvey S. Firestone” men’s Machine Age design wristwatch in 14K white gold fill, circa 1929.


Part of Elgin’s "American Efficiency" series, this very large watch was named in honor of Harvey L. Firestone (1868 to 1938), president of Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. of Akron, Ohio. It was one of only a handful of Elgin watches named for actual persons. It was priced to consumers at $41.00 in 1930. This is one of the largest watches that Elgin made in the 1920s and 1930s and it is very scarce model... this is only the fourth example I have offered in 25 years. It is in excellent condition with light brassing to the top and bottom edges of the bezel. Caseback is excellent and unengraved, with a few tiny dings and a few tiny specks of wear in the corners. The case measures 40mm long and 29mm wide. Refinished dial is superb, has silver inlaid numerals. Glass crystal is excellent. The watch is powered by its correct 17-jewel Elgin grade 487 manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong.


Price $750. SOLD