The Elgin Reference 6606 is a vintage military-style wristwatch produced by the Elgin National Watch Company. Known as a as a
Specifications
SKU
02172026114713
Item
Wristwatch
Brand
Elgin
Model
Tactical Military
Reference
6606
Year
1948
Dial Color
Silver
Case Material
Silver
Movement
Mechanical
Caliber
539
Country
USA
Gender
Men's
Jewels
16
Department
Men
Condition
Case
Shows hairline scratches.
Dial
Has spotting.
Crown
Shows desk marks.
Band
Shows minimal signs of wear.
Function
Running, but may be in need of service. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed
Timing Data
Losing 8 Seconds a day, amplitude 219, beat error 1.4
Measurements
Diameter
29mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug Width
16.5mm
Lug to Lug
32.5mm
About the Brand
Elgin: Founded in 1864 as the National Watch Company, Elgin produced watches in Elgin, Illinois at what was once the world’s largest dedicated watch factory. By 1910, the company had built its own observatory to improve timekeeping accuracy. Like many manufacturers, Elgin shifted to military production during World War II. Postwar competition from Swiss imports eventually led to the sale of the company in 1968. While the original Elgin company no longer exists, its legacy lives on through a vast catalog of excellent vintage watches.