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lord elgin vintage dress watch octagon shape mens

lord elgin vintage dress watch octagon shape mens 1960s LORD ELGIN 10K Gold Watch 23 Jewels "American Oil Co." Ref. 8503 Cal. 775 USA Made Wristwatch

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lord elgin vintage dress watch octagon shape mens 1960s LORD ELGIN 10K Gold Watch 23 Jewels "American Oil Co." Ref. 8503 Cal. 775 USA Made WristwatchWatch Overview This is the Lord Elgin, reference 8503 a distinctive men's wristwatch powered by the mechanical caliber Elgin 775 with 23 jewels. Featuring an analog display, champagne dial with gold Arabic numerals, stick hour markers, matching hands, and signed with the American Oil Co. logo at 12 oclock. It offers a central sweep seconds function and is adjusted in 6 positions. The 34mm round case is crafted from 10K yellow gold, fitted with a

Watch Overview

This is the Lord Elgin, reference 8503 — a distinctive men's wristwatch powered by the mechanical caliber Elgin 775 with 23 jewels. Featuring an analog display, champagne dial with gold Arabic numerals, stick hour markers, matching hands, and signed with the “American Oil Co.” logo at 12 o’clock. It offers a central sweep seconds function and is adjusted in 6 positions. The 34mm round case is crafted from 10K yellow gold, fitted with a smooth bezel, snap-engraved case back, and a signed pull-push crown. It comes paired with a brown leather strap. With a frequency of 18,000 vph and a power reserve of approximately 40 hours, this vintage timepiece blends American heritage and mechanical precision. Presented in excellent condition, it includes the original inner and outer box, is fully functional, and has been professionally inspected to ensure precise timekeeping. Ready to wear or collect.

Product Details

General Specifications

  • Brand: Elgin
  • Type: Wristwatch
  • Model: Lord Elgin
  • Reference: 8503
  • Year / Era: Vintage - 1960's
  • Gender: Men's
  • Country of Manufacture: United States - U.S.A.

Dial & Display

  • Display: Analog
  • Color: Champagne
  • Features: Gold Arabic numerals, stick hour marks, matching hands and signed with the "American Oil Co." logo on top

Movement

  • Type: Mechanical
  • Caliber: Elgin 775
  • Jewels: 23
  • Movement Functions:
    • Manual-winding
    • Central hours and minutes
    • Sweep seconds
    • Adjusted 6 Positions
  • Power Reserve: ~40-hour
  • Frequency: 18,000 vph

Case & Band

  • Material: 10K yellow gold
  • Case Size: 34mm
  • Case Shape: Round
  • Bezel: Smooth
  • Crystal: Acrylic
  • Back: Snap - Engraved
  • Crown: Signed pull-push
  • Water Resistance:
  • Band Type: Brown leather strap

Additional Info

  • Box & Papers: YES – inner/outer box
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Extras: Fully functional and keeping precise time. It has been professionally inspected to ensure all systems are operating correctly. It is ready to wear.

Extended Details

Movement Markings: Case Back Markings: Measurements (mm):
Elgin 6 Adj's 775 USA 23 Jewels Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co. 10 Karat Gold 8503 S292879 / A. GABOR 1926-1964 10K GOLD Waterproof Case Diameter 34
Case Diameter w/Crown 36
Case Lug to Lug 39
Case Thickness 9.5
Lug Width 18
Band Width 18

History & Legacy of Elgin

By the early 20th century, Elgin was producing over 1 million watches per year and was the largest producer of fine watches in the world. Lord Elgin – one of the high-end product lines produced by the Elgin Watch Company, was introduced in the late 1930s and continued through the 1950s. The Lord Elgin watches were known for their precision movements and elegant designs and were often marketed as luxury watches. Lord Elgin watches were also known for their innovative features, such as shock-resistant, self-winding movements and fancy shape cases and crystals.

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.

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