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Vintage 30mm Lord Elgin Anthony 23J Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 750 14k GF 7690

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Product Description

  • Item: Wristwatch
  • Brand: Lord Elgin
  • Model: Anthony
  • Reference: 7690
  • Movement: Mechanical
  • Jewels: 23
  • Caliber: 750
  • Case Material: 14k GF
  • Band Material: Leather
  • Country: USA
  • Gender: Men's

Product Measurements

  • Diameter: 30mm
  • Lug Width: 18mm
  • Lug to Lug: 36mm
  • Thickness: 9mm

Product Condition

  • Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition
  • Functions: Running and keeping time
  • Case: Shows scratches.
  • Crystal: Shows hairline scratches.
  • Dial condition: Has spotting.
  • Crown: Shows desk marks.
  • Function:
    • Timing Data: Plus 13 Seconds/day, 286 Amp, 0.8 BE

  • Additional Information: The Lord Elgin "Anthony" (Reference 7690) is a refined late 1950s to early 1960s dress watch featuring a classic 14K gold-filled case. It is powered by Elgin’s high-grade 23-jewel Caliber 750 manual-wind movement, celebrated for incorporating the brand's innovative "DuraBalance" shock-resistant technology and unbreakable mainspring. Blending classic mid-century American elegance with peak domestic horological engineering, this model makes a timeless addition for vintage watch collectors

Elgin: Founded in 1864 as the National Watch Company, Elgin produced watches in Elgin, Illinois at what was once the world’s largest dedicated watch factory. By 1910, the company had built its own observatory to improve timekeeping accuracy. Like many manufacturers, Elgin shifted to military production during World War II. Postwar competition from Swiss imports eventually led to the sale of the company in 1968. While the original Elgin company no longer exists, its legacy lives on through a vast catalog of excellent vintage watches.