Vintage Elgin 17 Jewel Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 712 10k Rolled Gold Plated

Product Description

Item: Wristwatch
Brand: Elgin
Movement: Mechanical
Case Material: 10k Rolled Gold Plated
Jewels: 17 Jewel
Gender: Men's
Caliber: 712
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.

Product Measurements

Width: 24.5mm
Length: 27mm
Lug Width: 19.5mm
Tip to Tip of Lugs: 37.5mm

Product Condition

Ok, overall condition for its age. Not running, the balance complete is good though. There is plating wear through and scratches on the case. There are scratches on the crystal. The dial has scratches and discoloration. The crown is worn. There is discoloration on the hands.