1940-46 Lord Elgin High Grade 21Jewels solid 14k Gold Deco Rectangular Wristwatch with Box price_£1000 - £2000 The slight curve to the

The slight curve to the case end at the barely-visible almost hooded lugs

The symmetry of the dial lends an air of understated sophistication

Memoria 'memory' and vox 'voice

today the company runs under the brand name Armand Nicolet

1940-46 Lord Elgin High Grade 21Jewels solid 14k Gold Deco Rectangular Wristwatch with Box price_£1000 - £2000 The slight curve to theThis Watch We have here a very special Lord Elgin wristwatch from the 1940s. The all original Arabic, and circular dot rectangular , cream dial which has aged nicely and gives no doubt to the originality of the piece. The rectangular subsidiary seconds dial give a nice symmetry to the watch. The 14ct gold case measures 22x35mm, which makes for a comfortable wear. Originally, the watch would have been for men but we love rectangular Deco watches on