Vintage 31.5mm Elgin 27 Jewel Men's Automatic Wristwatch 761 Stainless Steel
$ 41.77
Description
Vintage 31.5mm Elgin 27 Jewel Men's Automatic Wristwatch 761 Stainless Steel. 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. Vintage 31.5mm Elgin 27 Jewel Men's Automatic Wristwatch 761 Stainless Steel Product Description Item: Wristwatch Brand: Elgin Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Jewels: 27 Jewel Gender: Men's Caliber: 761 Size: 31.5mm Product Measurements Diameter: 31.5mm Lug Width: 16mm Lug to Lug: 39mm Thickness: 10 mm Product Condition Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition for its age. Functions: Not running, the Balance staff is broken. 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 and discoloration on the crystal. Dial: The dial has discoloration. 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.
