ELGIN
De Luxe
Rose Gold Dial
Ref. 3869
"Elgin's 1940 watches notes the company's 75 anniversary, marking the occasion with innovative designs." Also, it was in 1940 the first year that the company uses the term "Elgin Deluxe" to denote a certain group of watches. "It simply denotes models with movement that have 17-jewel movements, versus 15- or 7jewel movements."
This stunning timepiece is vintage Elgin De Luxe wristwatch dated from 1943. It is a manual wind watch 17 jewels movement, grade 555, sub second, U.S.A. made.
After 70 years, it is still has the original (very nice) rose gold dial with bold Roman Numerals, minute marks and matching hands, the small second hand is at 6 and the dial is signed with the Elgin name and De Luxe as well.
Beautiful square case and lugs design, all in 10K yellow gold field. Also, it is coming with a Champion-U.S.A. stainless steel flex bracelet.
It is a very attractive looking watch. It runs very well and keeps great time.
Movement:
Elgin U.S.A.
Grade 555
E188710
17 Jewels
Case Back Signed:
Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co.
APEX
10K Gold Field
281136
Measures (mm):
Case 26.2 x 25.3
Case Lug to Lug 34.2
Case Thickness 10
Lug Width 19
Band Width 17
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide 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 somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. 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.
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It will be carefully packed.
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