Lord Elgin Wrist Watch, 1947

Name: Lord Elgin Wrist Watch, 1947
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1151984
Availability: SoldOut

1920 - 1940

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Lord Elgin wrist watch, 1947.

The watch has a 21-jewel (4 adjustments), hand-winding movement, Elgin calibre 559, which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed and it has the serial number U485714 which dates it back to 1947.

The watch measures 22mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 30mm high excluding the lugs. It was originally designed as a man’s watch but would suit a slimmer wrist, or could be worn by a lady. The case is 14kt gold filled and was manufactured for Elgin by Schwab & Wuischpard. The case and the lens are in good condition.

The dial is signed Lord Elgin… Lord Elgin was a specific line of higher-end watches produced by Elgin. The dial is in good condition with original hands.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1151984

Dealers Notes

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Description

Lord Elgin wrist watch, 1947.

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The watch has a 21-jewel (4 adjustments), hand-winding movement, Elgin calibre 559, which is working nicely.

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The movement is fully signed and it has the serial number U485714 which dates it back to 1947.

fig 1. Lord Elgin wrist watch, 1947 — fig 1. Lord Elgin Wrist Watch, 1947

The watch measures 22mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 30mm high excluding the lugs. It was originally designed as a man’s watch but would suit a slimmer wrist, or could be worn by a lady. The case is 14kt gold filled and was manufactured for Elgin by Schwab & Wuischpard. The case and the lens are in good condition.

fig 2. Lord Elgin wrist watch, 1947 — fig 2. Lord Elgin Wrist Watch, 1947

The dial is signed Lord Elgin… Lord Elgin was a specific line of higher-end watches produced by Elgin. The dial is in good condition with original hands.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1151984

About the Dealer

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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