Elgin produced watches in Elgin, Illinois (a Chicago suburb), for over 100 years. They were the largest and most prolific of the American manufacturers and the "Lord Elgin" was their premier product. It was produced in 19, 21, and 23 jewels. This particular Elgin is a 21 jewel beauty that is very cool watch in more ways than one. First the 21 jewel movement is a thing of mechanical beauty and second the original "rilled" dial has a great patina due to age that is magnificent, third the stylized "arrowhead" markers are very unusual with Arabic Numerals at the cardinal points, and forth the curved lugs are very handsome. If you take a look at the "Zoom-In" photos you can see the light coffee colored patina at the dial center. This pointed gives the watch a very vintage look. You will also notice that there is a symbol just below the Elgin name and this means the watch is fitted with an unbreakable "Durapower" mainspring....quite a feat back in the day. In short this is one killer wristwatch from the 1950s. The case is yellow gold filled measuring 32mm in diameter by 42mm lug to lug, and is running like the proverbial top. The case back is inscribed with the original owners name from his friends at E.M.D. Also notice how nice the red tipped sweep second hand is...it really set this one off. This handsome timepiece is in fantastic original condition and just waiting for a man's wrist to adorn. Remember all of our timepieces come with our famous one year warranty, for parts and labor, so that you may buy with confidence.
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