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Elgin 575
Serial #J404250
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| Manufacturer | Elgin |
| Grade | 575 |
| Serial Number | J404250 |
| Size | 16s |
| Model | 20 |
| Jewel Count | 15j |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Finish | Flat |
| Case Material | Goldfilled |
| Case Manufacturer | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | |
| Case Serial # | 8787219 |
| Case Details | Cased and timed at Elgin factory. |
| Dial Material | Enamel |
| Dial Type | Single-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Elgin * dp |
| Dial Details | The "dp" on the dial indicates the watch uses an Elgin "Durapower" mainspring made from "Elgiloy", which was essentially a cobalt alloy with excellent corrosion, high strength and temperature properties alloy spring and guaranteed not to or break. A remnant of ELGIN still exists today as Elgiloy Specialty Metals. http://www.elgiloy.com/about/ |
| Movement Markings | Note: This model has simple regulator and no cap jewel on the second hand pivot. Adjusted to 4 positions. |
Contributed to the database by Mobilaero on June 9, 2013.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 23, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 23, 2023.