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Founded as the National Watch Co in 1864 as the Civil War raged, Elgin was one of a handful of American factories to produce watches approved for railroad service. At the summit of their 18-size line was the Model 8, offered to the public in the Veritas, Father Time, and BW Raymond grades. Veritas is Latin for "truth", and this gorgeous 21-jewel lever-set example has ruby jewels in gold settings, and both of the diamond cap jewels on the balance wheel are intact. All of the black plate enamel was replaced on this fully-patterned grade; even the mainspring barrel has a pattern. It's still in its original Wadsworth gold-filled case and was just thoroughly restored for the next owner, which means a complete cleaning and making sure each and every component is both present and factory-correct. The double-sunk Arabic dial is flawless behind blued medium spade hands and the case has light, even wear, with a blank shield on the back, covers that thread on easily, and a new beveled glass crystal. Matching lanyard and display stand included.