Vintage 25.5mm Elgin 354489 Rectangular Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 554 USA

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Elgin

• Model: Rectangular

• Reference: 354489

• Movement: Mechanical

• Case Material: Steel & 10k RGP

• Country: USA

• Jewels: 15 Jewel

• Gender: Men's

• Grade: 554

• Size: 25.5mm

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 25.5mm

• Lug Width: 14.5mm

• Lug to Lug: 35mm

• Thickness: 9 mm

Product Condition

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition for its age.

• Functions: Not running the Balance Staff is Good though. This item has not been fully inspected. Internal components may be damaged or missing. No guarantees are made regarding completeness or functionality of the movement.

• Case: There is discoloration and scratches on the case.

• Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal.

• Dial: The dial has spotting.

• Crown: The crown is worn.

• Hands: The hands have rust on them.

• Additional Information: Hairspring needs readjustment

About the brand: First founded in 1864 as the National Watch Company, Elgin watches were produced out of Elgin, Illinois at the world's largest dedicated watch production facility of the time. By 1910 - Elgin had built an observatory to help with the accuracy of their timepieces. Like most watch manufacturers, Elgin moved to defense production during the second World War and produced military issue watches such as the well known Elgin A-11. After the war, production of Elgin watches slowed and they transferred production to South Carolina. As the influx of Swiss watches came into the market, the Elgin brand sold its entities in 1968, and the name rights of the company were subsequently re-sold in the following years. Although the Elgin National Watch Company no longer exists, their impact on American watch making is seen through their large catalog of excellent vintage watches.