Vintage 28mm Elgin Square Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 687 USA Steel & 10k RGP

Product Description

Item: Wristwatch
Brand: Elgin
Model: Square
Movement: Mechanical
Case Material: Steel & 10k RGP
Country: USA
Jewels: 17 Jewel
Gender: Men's
Grade: 687
Size: 28mm

Product Measurements

Width: 28mm
Length: 39mm
Lug Width: 17mm
Tip to Tip of Lugs: 39mm
Thickness: 11.5mm

Product Condition

Overall Condition: Poor, overall condition for its age.
Functions: Not running but the balance complete is in good condition.
Case: There are scratches on the case.
Crystal: The crystal is cracked.
Dial: The dial has scratches and discoloration.
Crown: It is missing the stem.
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.