Vintage 35mm Elgin 854 17 Jewel Men's Automatic Wristwatch Felsa 4008 Swiss
$ 32.82
Description
Vintage 35mm Elgin 854 17 Jewel Men's Automatic Wristwatch Felsa 4008 Swiss. Caliber: Felsa 4008. 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 35mm Elgin 854 17 Jewel Men's Automatic Wristwatch Felsa 4008 Swiss Product Description Item: Wristwatch Brand: Elgin Reference: 854 Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Country: Swiss Jewels: 17 Jewel Gender: Men's Caliber: Felsa 4008 Size: 35mm Product Measurements Diameter: 35mm Lug Width: 17.5mm Lug to Lug: 38.5mm Thickness: 11 mm Product Condition Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition for its age. Functions: Not running but the balance complete is in good condition. 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 are scratches on the case. Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal. Dial: The dial has light scratches on it. 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.
