Elgin Tactical 6606 (often referred to as the "Service Watch") is a vintage military-style wristwatch originally introduced in 1941 for service members during World War II.
Specifications
SKU
02052026174324
Item
Wristwatch
Brand
Elgin
Model
Tactical 6606
Reference
Year
1942
Dial Color
Silver
Case Material
Steel
Movement
Mechanical
Caliber
532
Country
USA
Gender
Men's
Jewels
15
Grade
Band Material
Functions
Type
Department
Balance
Condition
Overall Condition
Good, overall condition
Case
Shows hairline scratches.
Crystal
Has cracks.
Crystal Condition
Dial
Has spotting.
Crown
Shows desk marks.
Crown Condition
Hands
The hour hand has faded lume.
The minute hand has faded lume.
Hands Condition
Band
Shows minimal signs of wear.
The band is not original.
Function
Running and keeping time
Winding
Timing Data
Gaining 22 seconds a day, amplitude 252 beat error 3.9ms
Additional Notes
Measurements
Diameter
29mm
Dial Diameter
Width
Length
Height
Thickness
11mm
Lug Width
16mm
Lug to Lug
31.5mm
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.