Elgin (Swiss) grade 897 vintage ladies' wrist watch, 17 jewels, lovely white gold (filled) & hotsell stainless steel long rectangular case

Elgin (Swiss) 17J grade 897 ladies' wrist watch, case #3974 S744340, vintage mechanical manual-wind nickel bridge movement with bold red ruby jewels, champagne-toned metal dial with raised gold Arabic numbers and markers finished with black enamel and a brushed finish has a few small specks of discoloration, slender gold steel fancy hands, lovely white gold filled (WGF) & stainless steel (SS) long rectangular case with a narrow bezel supporting the flat-top glass marquise-shaped crystal, stepped accents at each point finish in the center extended lugs with star-shaped accents, Elgin marked crown, case is showing normal light wear overall with a few small spots of brass starting on the lug ends, measures approx. 11mm wide x 32mm lug to lug x 7mm thick (crystal included), white base metal (WBM) mesh rope-style band with WGF rope guides, buckle clasp and safety chain, watch length is approx. 6 1/4". A beautiful, high quality vintage Elgin from the 1960s in excellent+ overall condition!

Note on band length: we are able to shorten the length of the band on this watch if desired; add a note to your order during checkout with the total length hotsell you require and we'll re-size the band for no additional charge. We can also offer a quote for a new band if you need a longer length or would like a different color of cord; please contact us directly with your request.
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We are happy to offer alternate band options for this watch. Please see the Band Options above to view the styles and additional charges for each option we can provide. The first option on the list will reflect the watch in the current configuration as shown in the photos. If you choose an upgraded option, we will send you a photo of the watch, on request, with the new band ahead of shipping so you can approve the upgraded finish.
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PM Time Service reference code: EJ158