Vintage Lord Elgin Thin-Thin 30C 9816-YLS

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Lord Elgin

• Model: Thin-Thin 30C

• Reference: 9816-YLS

• Movement: Mechanical

• Case Material: 10k GF

• Country: USA

• Jewels: 30 Jewel

• Gender: Men's

• Caliber: 760

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 33mm

• Lug Width: 18.5mm

• Lug to Lug: 39.5mm

• Thickness: 9.5 mm

Product Condition

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition for its age.

• Functions: Running and keeping time. Fast 12 Seconds a Day, Amplitude 301, Beat Error 0.3

• Case: There is discoloration and scratches on the case.

• Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal.

• Dial: The dial has discoloration and spotting.

• Hands: There is discoloration on the hands.

• Band: The band has some wear on it.

• Additional Information: Engraving on case back. The 30-jewel Thin-Thin series, including the "C" model, was produced by Elgin from approximately 1959 to 1963. These watches are powered by Elgin's American-made, 30-jewel, automatic Caliber 760 movement. These were considered high-quality, "chronometer-grade" movements and represented a significant technical achievement for American watchmaking.