From pocket to wrist, honoring history and designed for today.
The Romans Jewelry First Edition wristwatch brings American watchmaking history back to life with an authentic 1911 Elgin pocket watch movement, marked with serial number 15617360. Carefully restored and converted in-house by Romans Jewelry in 2026, this one-of-a-kind timepiece is housed in a black PVD 43mm stainless steel case measuring 50mm lug-to-lug and 11mm thick. Sapphire crystal on the front and back allows the beauty of the movement to be seen and appreciated.
Inside, youโll find an Elgin Grade 383, 17-jewel mechanical hand-wind movement, a fine example of early American craftsmanship. The white dial is signed Elgin and features black Roman numerals, red five-minute markers, elegant dark-tone hands, and a small seconds subdial that preserves its classic pocket watch character.
Finished with a khaki leather strap, this First Edition conversion blends vintage charm with modern wearability.
This Romans Jewelry First Edition timepiece comes with a 2-year warranty and includes one technical upgrade.
Key Features
โข Romans Jewelry First Edition wristwatch
โข Authentic 1911 Elgin pocket watch movement
โข Serial Number: 15617360
โข Restored and converted in-house by Romans Jewelry in 2026
โข Elgin Grade 383 mechanical hand-wind movement
โข 17 jewels
โข 43mm black PVD stainless steel case
โข Case Dimensions: 43mm diameter ร 50mm lug-to-lug ร 11mm thick
โข Sapphire crystal front and back
โข Exhibition case back showcasing the movement
โข Signed Elgin dial with small seconds subdial
โข Black Roman numerals and red five-minute markers
โข Dark-tone hands
โข Khaki leather strap
โข Water resistant to 30 meters
โข Includes 2-year Romans Jewelry warranty + one technical upgrade
TRUST & QUALITY
โข Fully inspected & authenticated
โข Professionally servicedย
โข Backed by a 2-year warranty
โข Family-owned & trusted since 1995
WHY THIS PIECEย
Dating back to 1911, this Elgin conversion carries more than a century of American watchmaking history on the wrist. Its beautifully preserved Grade 383 movement, clean white dial, classic Roman numerals, and exhibition case back showcase the craftsmanship of another era. Paired with a modern black PVD stainless steel case and khaki leather strap, this one-of-a-kind First Edition timepiece offers the character of an antique pocket watch with a bold, contemporary edge.