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    • Vintage Elgin Date 4974
    • Vintage Elgin Date 4974
    • Vintage Elgin Date 4974
    • Vintage Elgin Date 4974
    • Vintage Elgin Date 4974
    • Vintage Elgin Date 4974

    Vintage Elgin Date 4974

    Regular Price $150.00
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    A vintage Elgin wristwatch featuring the reliable Swiss-made caliber 328 automatic movement with 17 jewels and a convenient date window. Housed in a classic chrome-plated case, this mid-century piece blends practical functionality with understated design. Perfect for everyday wear, it reflects Elgin’s post-war commitment to quality Swiss craftsmanship under the American brand. A durable and stylish vintage timepiece with timeless appeal.

    Specifications

    SKU
    01302026132318
    Item
    Wristwatch
    Brand
    Elgin
    Model
    Date
    Reference
    4974
    Year
    Dial Color
    Silver
    Case Material
    Chrome Plated
    Movement
    Mechanical
    Caliber
    328
    Country
    Swiss
    Gender
    Men's
    Jewels
    17
    Grade
    Band Material
    Functions
    Type
    Department
    Balance

    Condition

    Overall Condition
    Fair, overall condition
    Case
    Shows desk marks and light scratches. Has plating wear.
    Crystal
    Shows light scratches.
    Crystal Condition
    Dial
    Has spotting. Has patina.
    Crown
    Shows desk marks and minimal signs of wear.
    Crown Condition
    Hands
    Light patina
    Hands Condition
    Band
    The band is not original.
    Function
    Running and keeping time
    Winding
    Timing Data
    Gaining 17 seconds a day, 333 amplitude, 1.4 ms beat error
    Additional Notes

    Measurements

    Diameter
    33mm
    Dial Diameter
    Width
    Length
    Height
    Thickness
    10mm
    Lug Width
    17.5mm
    Lug to Lug
    39.5mm
    Bracelet Size
    Inside Diameter
    Outside Diameter
    Inside Width
    Inside Length
    Outside Length
    Outside Width
    Band Width
    Band Clasp Width
    Band End Link Width
    Band Length
    Box Length
    Box Width
    Size
    Standardized Size

    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.

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