1943 ELGIN De Luxe Watch Rose Gold Dial Grade 555 Ref. 3869

ELGIN De Luxe Rose Gold Dial Ref. 3869 "Elgin's 1940 watches notes the company's 75 anniversary, marking the occasion with innovative designs." Also, it was in 1940 the first year that the company uses the term "Elgin Deluxe" to denote a certain group of watches. "It simply denotes models with movement that have 17-jewel movements, versus 15- or 7jewel movements." This stunning timepiece is vintage Elgin De Luxe wristwatch dated from 1943. It is a manual wind watch 17 jewels movement, grade 555, sub second, U.S.A. made. After +70 years, it is still has the original (very nice) rose gold dial with bold Roman Numerals, minute marks and matching hands, the small second hand is at 6 and the dial is signed with the Elgin name and De Luxe as well. Beautiful square case and lugs design, all in 10K yellow gold field. Also, it is coming with a Champion-U.S.A. stainless steel flex bracelet.It is a very attractive looking watch. It runs very well and keeps great time.Movement: Elgin U.S.A. Gra