[1stiski]

My wife got this vintage Elgin SWISS auto for me 2 years ago for a wedding present . I have yet to find anything on this watch and it’s history. I’m guessing it’s possibly a 60’s-70’s watch but could be wrong . I’ve checked the Elgin sites I could find but everything seems to reference older pocket watch movements . I believe this one is a gold capped case. I cleaned it up after my wife gave it to me . The plastic crystal is in good shape and the movement is working perfect , I don’t think it’s ever been serviced since opening the case back shows no watch repair markings inside. Any direction or info would be appreciated.

 

[Reflex]

You should see a movement code when you have the caseback off. This might help you in your search to possibly narrow down to which models used a particular movement.

Good luck

 

[1stiski]

Movement :

 

[AtomicTom]

Been looking all over 1stiski, but also can't find the actual watch. 🙁

Am finding all kinds of cool traditional, along with funky models.
But can't find this exact model. ..It really is beautiful though, and
has the most incredible case, and dial ! It's so unique with how it's
designed. Kind of is like a neat hybrid of a regular round watch but
with an almost TV design, but instead it's oval ! 😎😀

Can't unfortunately give you any info on it. Other than it's amazing !
Which you already know, and that your wife has remarkable taste.

Wow, keep on enjoying this super rare treasure sir !!!

 

[1stiski]

Thanks for that insight ! Yes I have spent hours searching for this style that Elgin made , its actually quite big for a vintage men’s watch measuring 40mm with crown and 39mm without and 34mm height (40mm) with the strap area . It wears very modern and definitely has a unique look .

 

[1stiski]

One more to enjoy 😉

 

[AtomicTom]

Holy cow, it looks even more stunning in that pic 1stiski ! 😮🙂