Vintage Elgin DuraPower Watch Textured Dial 17 Jewels Grade 683 27mm Fancy Lugs

Watch Overview This is a vintage Elgin Durapower dress wristwatch, dating from the 1950s. It is powered by a manual-wind mechanical movement, caliber Elgin grade 683, featuring 17 jewels, adjusted and a sub-seconds complication. Made in U.S.A. The watch features a beautifully textured champagne dial with applied gold-tone Arabic numerals and matching hands. A small seconds subdial is positioned at 6 o’clock. It is housed in a 27mm square case with elegant curved fancy lugs, crafted in 10K rolled gold plate bezel with a stainless steel case back. The watch is paired with a brown leather two-piece strap. This timepiece shows honest signs of aging consistent with its vintage character. Running and wearable. Product Details General Specifications Brand: Elgin Type: Wristwatch Model: Durapower Year / Era: Vintage – 1950s Gender: Men's Country of Manufacture: United States Dial & Display Display: Analog Dial Color: Champagne Features: Textured dial, Arabic numerals, small seconds Movement Type: Manual-wind Caliber: Elgin Grade 683 Jewels: 17 Movement Features: Sub-seconds hand Durapower mainspring system Adjusted movement Case & Band Case Material: 10K rolled gold plate bezel and stainless steel back Case Shape: Square Bezel: Fixed, smooth Case Back: Snap-back Crown: Push-pull Crystal: Acrylic Band: Brown leather strap Case Measurements (mm) Case Size: 27 Case Diameter w/Crown: 28 Case Lug to Lug: 37 Case Thickness: 11 Lug Width: 18 Band Width: 18 Additional Info Box & Papers: No Condition: Good vintage condition with visible wear consistent with age. Notes: Running. Inspected by our in-house watchmaker. About Second Hand Horology At SECOND HAND HOROLOGY, we offer a curated selection of watches ranging from vintage to modern, including both brand-new and pre-owned timepieces. We’re committed to quality, accuracy, and integrity. Our listings feature: Professional, unedited photography and clear, transparent descriptions. Every watch is thoroughly inspected and securely packaged to ensure a confident, seamless buying experience. We also warmly invite you to visit our physical shop and explore the collection in person. Contact Us We appreciate you checking out our listing! Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, offers, or just to talk watches — we love what we do and enjoy connecting with fellow enthusiasts. Thank you for your business—we truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future! WA-7042