Vintage 34mm Elgin Silver 859 Men's Automatic Wristwatch PUW 1261 Germany Steel

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Elgin

• Model: 859

• Movement: Automatic

• Jewels: 17

• Caliber: PUW 1261

• Case Material: Steel

• Country: Germany

• Gender: Men's

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 34mm

• Lug Width: 17mm

• Lug to Lug: 37mm

• Thickness: 8.8mm

Product Condition

• Overall Condition: Poor, overall condition

• Functions: Not running

• Case: Shows scratches. Has plating wear. Heavy patina

• Bezel: It is discolored. It has scratches.

• Crystal: Shows heavy scratches.

• Dial condition: Has spotting. Has patina.

• Crown: And is missing.

• Hands: The hour hand is discolored. The minute hand is discolored.

• Function:
  • Balance: The balance complete is in good condition

Elgin: Founded in 1864 as the National Watch Company, Elgin produced watches in Elgin, Illinois at what was once the world’s largest dedicated watch factory. By 1910, the company had built its own observatory to improve timekeeping accuracy. Like many manufacturers, Elgin shifted to military production during World War II. Postwar competition from Swiss imports eventually led to the sale of the company in 1968. While the original Elgin company no longer exists, its legacy lives on through a vast catalog of excellent vintage watches.