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

Rainy outside, and thought some steel would do... an Elgin 23J dedication watch

By: Ancienne Le Brassus : February 5th, 2015-01:20

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.

By: amanico : February 5th, 2015-01:21

And this one has History, too. Very cool. Best, Nicolas

yeah, they're fun

By: Ancienne Le Brassus : February 5th, 2015-02:38

I used to collect these retirement watches... every time I wore one, it would motivate me to work harder ;) Thanks for our comment! S

What marvellous numerals...

By: pplater : February 5th, 2015-01:22

Quite a rare treat - thank you. Cheers, pplater.

yes. the american watches tend to be inventive with the dials

By: Ancienne Le Brassus : February 5th, 2015-02:40

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 . . .

By: Dr No : February 5th, 2015-08:56

. . . with seven Arabics and five batons? :-) It is a rather odd ratio, but it works!