1950 Lord Elgin Watch Tank Case Grade 626 21 Jewels 14K GF Flexible Lugs 4625

Watch Overview

This is a vintage Lord Elgin mechanical wristwatch, reference 4625 and dated from 1951. It is a manual-wind watch powered by an original Elgin Watch Co. mechanical movement, caliber grade 626 with 21 jewels, small-seconds and one adjustment. It operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour with an approximate 50-hour power reserve. Made in United States.

It has a very nice champagne dial with applicate Arabic numerals, stick hour markers and complement with gold matching hands. The small-second hand is located at 6 o'clock.

Cased in a 23x27mm tank case with elegant and flexible lugs design, crafted in 14K yellow gold filled. It features a polished finish and paired with a black two-piece leather strap. This Lord Elgin wristwatch presents well with signs of honest aging. Fully inspected and authenticated. Running and wearable.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Lord Elgin
• Type: Wristwatch
• Reference: 4625
• Year / Era: 1951 - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: Champagne
• Features: Arabic numerals. Stick hour markers. Small-second hand.

Movement

• Type: Manual-winding
• Caliber: Elgin Grade 626
• Jewels: 21
• Some Features:
  • Sub-second hand
  • Model 2
  • Size 15/0s
  • 1 Adjustment
• Power Reserve: 50-hours
• Frequency: 18,000vph

Case & Band

• Material: 14K Gold filled
• Case Shape: Tank
• Bezel: Smooth. Fixed
• Back: Snap
• Crown: Pull-Push
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Band: Black two-piece strap
• Case Back Markings: Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co. 14K gold filled Reference 4625 0463980

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 23x27
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 24.8
• Case Lug to Lug: 41.7
• Case Thickness: 10
• Lug Width: 17
• Band Width: 17

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch is in good condition, some signs of wear consistent with its age and use, a solid case, dial and good strap.
• Extras: Fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, confirming that it runs accurately. It is ready to wear and enjoy.

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