Details:

MAKE

Manufacturer: Lord Elgiln
Country: USA
Type: Man's
Circa Date: 1950s

CASE

Material: Yellow Gold Filled.

Measurements: The length lug-to-lug is 38mm, width is 23mm without crown.

Shape: Rectangular.

Back: Snap back.

Conditions:  C  3  (The case is in Very Good condition)

BAND

Type: Standard Leather band.

DIAL

Color: Silver.

Numerals: Arabic Numerals.

Hands: Baton Hands.

Conditions:  D  3  (The dial is in Very Good condition)

MOVEMENT

Type: Mechanical, manual wind movement.

Jewels: 21 Jewels.

Escapement: Lever Escapement.

Set: Stem Set.

Conditions:  M  3  (The movement is in Very Good condition)

Condition

This vintage Lord Elgin wristwatch remains in very good condition for its age.

The yellow gold-filled rectangular case remains in very good condition and retains the elegant proportions characteristic of a 1950s men's dress watch. The silver dial, Arabic numerals, and baton hands also remain in very good condition.

The 21 jewel mechanical manual-wind movement remains in very good condition.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the watch's condition.

Classic 1950s Rectangular Styling

One of the most appealing characteristics of this Lord Elgin is its rectangular case design.

During the mid-twentieth century, men's dress watches were often considerably smaller and slimmer than contemporary watches. Rectangular cases were particularly well suited to formal watches, providing an elegant profile that could sit comfortably beneath a shirt cuff.

At 38mm long and only 23mm wide, this watch retains those authentic vintage proportions. The warm yellow gold-filled case paired with a silver dial creates a timeless combination that remains attractive decades after the watch was produced.

The 21 Jewel Movement

The 21 jewel mechanical movement is another notable feature of this Lord Elgin.

Jewels serve as durable bearing surfaces at important friction points within a mechanical watch movement. A 21 jewel configuration reflects the emphasis placed on the movement inside this otherwise understated dress watch.

As a manual-wind watch, the mainspring is wound by turning the crown rather than by an automatic rotor. This traditional construction gives the wearer the direct mechanical interaction that is part of the appeal of collecting and wearing vintage watches.

Why Collect Lord Elgin Watches?

The Lord Elgin name was associated with higher-grade wristwatches offered by the Elgin National Watch Company, one of America's most significant historic watch manufacturers.

Lord Elgin watches frequently combined quality movements with more refined case and dial designs, making them particularly interesting examples of American wristwatch production during the mid-twentieth century.

This 1950s example brings together several desirable characteristics: a 21 jewel manual-wind movement, rectangular yellow gold-filled case, silver dial, and classic period proportions.

For collectors of vintage Elgin watches or anyone seeking a genuine mid-century American dress watch, this Lord Elgin offers an attractive combination of mechanical quality and understated styling.