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Rainy outside, and thought some steel would do... an Elgin 23J dedication watch
So. yes... usually I would enjoy wearing my AP RO, but today its a grey day in Rome, and thought some steel would do.
I rarely wear this watch, but just love it too much to get rid of it!
It's a 36mm SS case 23 jewel Lord Elgin with the tonneau shaped durabalance movement produced for only about 5 years.
This one was given, as you can see in the picture, as a reward for a United States Steel Corp employee's hard work !! As you can see from the back, it's been
used from the guy's date of retirement for a long time- I have to find where the original steel bracelet is, I feel like using it agian on that!
Still keeps perfect timing after a service!
Love this watch, and its 36mm case is just perfect on the wrist! I love this case, it's the same one used on the Lord Elgin Rail Road wristwatch (the only one's ever being approved by the US railway authorities ... as legend has it!)
Have a good Thursday!
S
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Rainy outside, and thought some steel would do... an Elgin 23J dedication watch
So. yes... usually I would enjoy wearing my AP RO, but today its a grey day in Rome, and thought some steel would do. I rarely wear this watch, but just love it too much to get rid of it! It's a 36mm SS case 23 jewel Lord Elgin with the tonneau shaped dur...
How cool is that! Bravo, ALB. I love these oldies a lot.
And this one has History, too. Very cool. Best, Nicolas
yeah, they're fun
I used to collect these retirement watches... every time I wore one, it would motivate me to work harder ;) Thanks for our comment! S
yes. the american watches tend to be inventive with the dials
Yes... there's always something different about these Elgins or other models. sometimes the effect is awful, others interesting, sometimes terrific! This one is an interesting combination... very 60s for me ;) thanks for your comment, S
When was the last time you saw a dial . . .
. . . with seven Arabics and five batons? :-) It is a rather odd ratio, but it works!