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Vintage 10mm Elgin Tank Cocktail Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch 897 Swiss 10k RGP

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Product Description

  • Item: Wristwatch
  • Brand: Elgin
  • Model: Tank Cocktail
  • Movement: Mechanical
  • Jewels: 17
  • Caliber: 897
  • Case Material: Steel & 10k RGP
  • Country: Swiss
  • Gender: Ladies

Product Measurements

  • Diameter: 10mm
  • Lug Width: 5mm
  • Lug to Lug: 35mm
  • Thickness: 7mm
  • Bracelet Size: 6in

Product Condition

  • Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition
  • Functions: Running, but may be in need of service. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed
  • Case: Shows light scratches.
  • Crystal: Shows minimal signs of wear.
  • Dial condition: Has patina. Overall fair condition
  • Crown: Shows desk marks and light scratches.
  • Hands: Overall fair condition
  • Band: Shows desk marks and light scratches. Duchess 10k Gold Filled Bracelet
  • Additional Information: A vintage Elgin ladies cocktail watch featuring a rectangular tank-style case with a 10K gold filled bezel. Powered by a 17-jewel Swiss manual-wind movement (Caliber 897), it reflects Elgin’s mid-century transition to imported Swiss calibers. The slim, elegant design makes it a timeless dress accessory. A charming and authentic vintage mechanical timepiece with classic 1950s–60s styling.

  • Timing Data: Gaining 112 seconds a day, 175 amplitude, 2.8 ms beat error
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.