{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-elgin-silver-dial-swiss-manual-wind-gold-tone-date-mens-watch","title":"Vintage 1960's Elgin Silver Dial Swiss Manual Wind Gold Tone Date Men's Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003ePresenting a beautiful vintage Elgin men's mechanical dress watch, believed to date to the late 1960s or early 1970s, featuring an elegant silver-tone dial, beautifully applied gold-tone hour markers, and a classic polished gold-tone case. This charming timepiece captures the timeless sophistication of mid-century watchmaking, with its slender gold-tone hands, convenient framed date display at the 3 o'clock position, and distinctive Elgin emblem creating a wonderfully refined appearance. The dial remains particularly attractive, with its subtle metallic finish and contrasting hour markers giving the watch an elegant, understated character. The watch presents in good vintage condition, with the case exhibiting considerable patina, fine surface scratches, and signs of previous use consistent with its age, while retaining its attractive shape and classic proportions. The crystal has been carefully polished to the greatest extent possible without compromising its structural integrity, improving clarity and allowing the beautiful dial beneath to shine through. The watch has been fitted with a brand-new, soft black leather strap that wonderfully complements its warm gold-tone case and silver dial, offering a comfortable and sophisticated appearance. Powered by a Swiss mechanical hand-wound movement, the watch is running and has been tested on a timegrapher, producing readings of approximately +80 seconds per day, 210 degrees of amplitude, and 3.4 milliseconds of beat error. These measurements are provided for transparency, and the movement may benefit from regulation or servicing to improve its timekeeping. Overall, this is a charming example of vintage Elgin watchmaking, combining timeless styling, traditional Swiss mechanical craftsmanship, and the unmistakable character of a classic vintage dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Elgin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime Period: Vintage (1960's)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Swiss Movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: White, Gold, Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGender: Men's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by: Manual Wind Movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Stainless Steel, Leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Case: 34mm; Lug-to-Lug: 17mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition (1-10): 9\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial Number: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll watches are sanitized, polished, or in other terms refurbished\/restored (unless stated otherwise). Quartz watches will normally come with a fresh battery and light internal cleaning. We would be delighted to provide any additional pictures, measurements, or details; for those and any general questions please email raliusenterprises.cs@gmail.com. Most orders will be shipped out within the same date of purchase, except for the weekend. We are committed to providing a smooth experience for all of our customers and work hard to provide you with the most value possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll watches and other pieces of jewelry or other goods are sold in as-is condition, with all signs of previous use being visible in the pictures on listings. We do our best to restore our products, and are also completely transparent about any damage, mechanical, aesthetic, or functional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ralius Enterprises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50998844391679,"sku":"M0451","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4513\/9711\/files\/IMG_2697.jpg?v=1794414474","url":"https:\/\/raliusenterprises.com\/products\/vintage-1960s-elgin-silver-dial-swiss-manual-wind-gold-tone-date-mens-watch","provider":"Ralius Enterprises","version":"1.0","type":"link"}