“Elgin, The Watchword for Elegance and Efficiency.”
The Elgin Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Chicago, Illinois. This company was the largest American watch manufacturer in terms of total production from 1864 to 1968.
ELGIN Ref. 6512E Grade 557 U.S.A. Made Watch
This UNIQUE timepiece is a vintage Elgin mechanical wristwatch, reference 6512E and dated from 1942.
It is a manual-winding watch with an original Elgin movement grade 557, size 15/0s, 15 jewels, model 3, sub-second hand, U.S.A. made.
Still has the original and in good condition, the rose gold dial with gold Arabic Numerals, bold minute tracks and gold matching hands. The small-second hand is located at 6. Also, the dial is signed with the Elgin name on top.
Beautiful 21.2x27.2mm rectangle case and fancy lug design, in 10K rose gold filled and base metal back.
This watch is coming with a leather strap, a new old stock black textured two-piece strap.
After 80 years, this wristwatch it is a perfect collector's item.
It is in good condition and a very attractive looking watch! Runs very well, keeps great time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any question, or respectful offers.
Case Back Signed: Cased & Timed By Elgin National Watch Co. Illinois Watch Case Co. Elgin 7347023
10K Gold Filled Base Metal
Measurements (mm): Case Diameter: 21.2x27.2 Case Diameter w/Crown: 22.6 Case Lug to Lug: 35 Case Thickness: 9.2 Lug Width: 16 Band Width: 16
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed.
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