Vintage Elgin Fancy Engraved Decoq Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 464 Incomplete
$ 18.5
Description
Vintage Elgin Fancy Engraved Decoq Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 464 Incomplete Product Description Item: Wristwatch Brand: Elgin Model: Fancy Engraved Decoq Movement: Mechanical Case Material: Aluminium Gender: Men's Grade: 464 Product Measurements Diameter: 31mm Lug Width: 19.5mm Lug to Lug: 37mm Thickness: 10.5 mm Product Condition Overall Condition: Poor, overall condition for its age. Functions: Not running as it is for parts Case: There are scratches on the case. Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal. Additional Information: It is missing most of the movement. About the brand: First founded in 1864 as the National Watch Company, Elgin watches were produced out of Elgin, Illinois at the world's largest dedicated watch production facility of the time. By 1910 - Elgin had built an observatory to help with the accuracy of their timepieces. Like most watch manufacturers, Elgin moved to defense production during the second World War and produced military issue watches such as the well known Elgin A-11. After the war, production of Elgin watches slowed and they transferred production to South Carolina. As the influx of Swiss watches came into the market, the Elgin brand sold its entities in 1968, and the name rights of the company were subsequently re-sold in the following years. Although the Elgin National Watch Company no longer exists, their impact on American watch making is seen through their large catalog of excellent vintage watches.
