Specifications
SKU
10082026110014
Item
Wristwatch
Brand
Elgin
Model
Doctor's Watch
Year
1939
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Arabic Numerals
Case Material
10k GF
Movement
Mechanical
Caliber
537
Country
USA
Gender
Men's
Jewels
17
Band Material
Leather
Department
Men
Condition
Case
Shows hairline scratches.
Crystal
Shows hairline scratches.
Dial
Has spotting. Has patina.
Crown
Shows desk marks.
Hands
The hour hand is rusted. The minute hand is discolored.
Function
Running strongly with no apparent issues, but no known service history
Timing Data
Plus 95 Seconds/day, 240 Amp, 0.9 BE
Measurements
Diameter
20mm
Thickness
8mm
Lug Width
16mm
Lug to Lug
43mm
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.