1947 Elgin DuraPower Watch Grade 554 15 Jewels 10K GF Fancy Lugs USA Wristwatch

Watch Overview

This is a vintage Elgin DuraPower mechanical wristwatch dated from 1947. It is a manual-wind watch powered by an original Elgin Watch Co. mechanical movement, caliber grade 554 with 15 jewels, small-seconds and four adjustments. It operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour with an approximate 38-hour power reserve. Made in United States.

It has a very nice gold-tone dial with printed Arabic numerals, stick hour markers, "railroad" minute track and complement with blue steel matching hands. The small-second hand is located at 6 o'clock.

Cased in a 26mm square case with elegant and fancy lugs design, crafted in 10K yellow gold filled. It features a polished finish and paired with a black brand-new two-piece leather strap. This Elgin DuraPower wristwatch presents well with signs of honest aging. Fully inspected and authenticated. Running and wearable.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Elgin
• Type: Wristwatch
• Model: DuraPower
• Year / Era: 1947 - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

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

Movement

• Type: Manual-winding
• Caliber: Elgin Grade 554
• Jewels: 15
• Some Features:
  • Sub-second hand
  • Model 7
  • Size 8/0s
  • Four adjustments: Two positions, Isochronism and temperature.
• Power Reserve: 38-hours
• Frequency: 18,000vph

Case & Band

• Material: 10K Gold filled
• Case Shape: Square
• 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. Illinois Watch Case Watch Co. ELGIN 7848442 10K gold filled

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 26
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 27
• Case Lug to Lug: 34.6
• Case Thickness: 8.3
• Lug Width: 19
• Band Width: 19

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.

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-1869