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The watch measures 33 mm excluding the crown and has been recently serviced. The Swiss manual-wind movement is marked Elgin 842, Seventeen 17 Jewels, Swiss, Unadjusted.
Following service, the timegrapher photographed at approximately +5 seconds/day, 253° amplitude and 2.5 ms beat error at the time of testing.
The cream/champagne dial features applied Arabic numerals, center seconds and dauphine-style hands. It has an attractive aged appearance with visible patina and spotting appropriate for its age.
Specifications
- Brand: Elgin
- Model: Sportsman
- Case diameter: 33 mm, excluding crown
- Movement: Elgin caliber 842
- Manual wind
- 17 jewels
- Swiss made
- Center seconds
- Acrylic crystal
- Stainless-steel back
- Leather strap
- Recently serviced
The case shows considerable age-related wear, including scratches, plating loss and areas of oxidation/verdigris around the lugs. The dial has age-related patina, spotting and marks. The acrylic crystal also shows wear. Please examine the photographs closely for cosmetic condition.
The watch is currently running well following service. No guarantee of water resistance is made for this vintage watch.
Date
I'd describe this as circa 1960s. The case reference 6926 and Swiss Elgin 842 movement fit that general period, but I wouldn't put a specific year in the listing without a documented date code.
