1960s Elgin Diver Watch

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Why This Watch Matters This rarely seen Elgin diving watch exhibits a very attractive seconds register, and offers a great legibility thanks to its red handset and minute track. Th e Full Story Prior to its move to Switzerland in the late 1960s, Elgin was a pioneering US watch company, established in Chicago a century before. It made a name for itself in creating very fine pocket watches and military watches, but it also churned out some very interesting diving watches in the 1960s and 1970s. While the movement was outsourced (as was common at this time), Elgin’s sense of design shines through this piece, especially in the dial with oversized register and omnipresent red accents. The Fine Print Maker: ElginModel: DiverReference: NAYear: Circa 1960sCase No: NAMaterial: Stainless steel caseback and chrome-plated brass caseDimensions: 36mm diameter; 12mm thicknessSapphire Crystal: No, plexiglassLume: YesCaliber: Manual wound caliber A. Schild 1525Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Dark Stained Brown Leather StrapLug Width: 20mmBox/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know This watch is in good condition for its age. The plated case is full with superficial scratches throughout, and one in particular stands out on the inside edge of the bottom right lug. The dial is in great condition with matching red accents on the handset, minute track, and subsidiary dial. The minute bezel exhibits a noticeable scratch but is otherwise fully functioning. Show more