ELGIN 97231 Railroad Settings Swing 21J

( Brand: Elgin ), ( Manufacturer Part Number: 97231 ), ( Movement: Mechanical ), ( Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant ), ( Closure: Open Face ), ( Number Of Jewels: 21 Jewels ), ( Indices: Arabic Numerals ), ( Year Manufactured: 1900-1925 ), ( Vintage: Yes ), ( Case Color: Silver ), ( Type: Pocket Watch ), ( Department: Men ), ( Caseback: Solid ), ( Dial Color: White ), ( Escapement Type: Lever ), ( Features: 12-hour Dial, Small Seconds ), ( Case Finish: Polished ), ( Case Material: Silverplate ), ( Display: Analog )

Review ELGIN 21j Railroad Grade Gold Settings Swing out Case Runs

Tested over 24 hours in several positions. 21 jewel 18 size with gold settings. Watch was rebuilt and serviced runs immaculately, testing at 3 seconds per day. Watch is cases in a swing-out case with thick crystal good shape for the age.

Dial is in great shape with no visible flaws, and features the original crisp blue steel hands.

part #: 97231 price

• $242.50

specifications pocketwatchie:

• brand: Elgin
• mpn: 97231
• movement: Mechanical
• water resistance: Not Water Resistant
• closure: Open Face
• number of jewels: 21 Jewels
• indices: Arabic Numerals
• year manufactured: 1900-1925
• vintage: Yes
• case color: Silver
• type: Pocket Watch
• department: Men
• caseback: Solid
• dial color: White
• escapement type: Lever
• features: 12-hour Dial, Small Seconds
• case finish: Polished
• case material: Silverplate
• display: Analog

offer pocketwatchie:

• sold: 0
• started: June 9, 2026
• availability: In Stock
• quantity: 1
• options: Ship-to-home
• best offers: True

shipping pocketwatchie:

• cost: $5.97
• transit: 4-11 Days
• type: Calculated
• service: USPS Ground Advantage
• carrier: USPS
• class: Standard

returns pocketwatchie:

• policy: No Returns

seller pocketwatchie:

• # reviews: 82
• city: Clarksburg, West Virginia
• rating: 98.8%

general pocketwatchie:

• condition: Pre-owned - Good
• Watches, Parts Accessories > Watches > Pocket Watches

payments pocketwatchie:

• wallet: Apple-pay
• other
• credit card: Diners-club

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