If you are looking for a classy, vintage, everyday ladies wristwatch, consider this 1950 Lady Elgin! It exudes subtle sophistication with its round bezel and fancy lugs, all in yellow 14K GF. The champagne-colored dial shows a light patina, and has black Arabic numerals and gold round indices and stick hands. It reads Lady Elgin, also in black. The case and the bracelet feel silky smooth against the skin, making this an incredibly comfortable watch to wear. (You just might forget you're wearing it!) The stretch bracelet is 1/20 10K GF and shows some wear that actually gives it a nice two-tone look (refer to pictures).
The movement is Elgin grade 650, features 19 jewels and 4 adjustments. The movement's serial number is F211481. Upon investigation, it was discovered that this particular watch style was produced from 1948-1951, which this individual piece made in 1950. This lovely ladies Elgin wristwatch definitely doesn't look like one might expect a 72-year-old watch to look!
This wristwatch comes in its original red Lady Elgin presentation box that includes the red velvet cushion.
The case, bezel, and crown are very clean with little wear. This is a great-running watch that shows style and sophistication. It deserves to be worn.
Case Back Signed: 14K Gold Filled S&W Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co. Schwab and Wuischpard 14K Gold Filled 370001
Measurements (mm): Case: 16.9 Case Width with Crown: 18.3 Case Lug to Lug: 28.2 Case Thickness: 7.7 Band Width: 6.3
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed.
