Today's offering showcases this very cool vintage direct read Lord Elgin. These futuristic watches which utilized a mechanical digital display for the hours and minutes were fully "American Made". They have a great futuristic yet vintage look.
The original Direct Read line, which consists of three versions including this one, is best known for its association with Elvis Presley. Elvis famously wore the rectangular version.
As the dimpled case suggests, this popular model is known as the "Golf Ball" model.
The word Lord in Lord Elgin signified Elgin's premium line of watches which featured higher jeweled movements and more desirable cases. The 21 jewel 6 adjustment caliber 719 movement is the highest grade movement used in the direct read Elgin watches.
It is original down to both hour and minute disks which often aren't. The only replacement part is the winding crown. Its movement has been recently cleaned and oiled, and we have installed a new-old-stock crystal.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Manufacturer: Elgin National Watch Co.
- Country of origin: U.S.A.
- Year built: c. 1950's
- Model: Direct Read
- Functions: Digital hours and minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 10K gold filled and stainless steel
- Case condition: Good condition with moderate wear and slivers of gold-wear through on the edges of lugs.
- Dimensions: 31mm diameter (excluding the crown), 37mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Two revolving disks, original
- Crystal type: Correct new-old-stock
- Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
- Movement markings: Elgin, 21 Jewel, 717 Adj'd, USA
- Serviced: Recently cleaned and oiled.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
