1950'S Elgin Direct Read Watch Golf Ball Midsize Digital Jump Hour 10k Collector
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Elgin watches grew to the most prolific American watch manufacturer. Once worn by Buffalo Bill Cody, President Warren G. Harding, and Babe Ruth, the company's timepieces continue to be cherished as family heirlooms and special examples are avidly collected.
This listing is for a vintage direct read Lord Elgin. These futuristic watches which utilized a mechanical digital display for the hours & 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 who 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 & more desirable cases. The 21 jewel 6 adjustment caliber 719 movement is the highest grade movement used in the direct read Elgin watches.
* Manufacturer: Elgin National Watch Co.
* Country of origin: U.S.A.
* Year built: c. 1950's
* Model: Direct Read ref. 9587
* Functions: Digital hours & minutes
* Case material: 10K gold filled & stainless steel
* Case condition: Excellent original condition with light scratches and wear
* Dimensions: 31mm diameter (excluding the crown), 37mm long lug tip-to-tip
* Dial: Two revolving disks - hour disk original and the minute disk replaced
* Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition
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