{"product_id":"vintage-elgin-sportsman-wristwatch-17-jewels-swiss-made-1960s-working","title":"Vintage Elgin Sportsman Wristwatch - 17 Jewels Swiss Made 1960s - Working","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eVintage Elgin Sportsman manual wind wristwatch in working condition, featuring a classic mid-century design with applied gold tone Arabic numerals and a clean, understated dial layout. This Swiss-made Elgin Sportsman is fitted with a ST 1686 17 jewel manual wind movement and retains a very attractive vintage appearance. The dial shows a warm aged tone with applied numerals and centre seconds, giving the watch strong mid-century character. The watch is currently running and keeping good time during testing. It is fitted with a newer brown leather strap which suits the watch well and is ready to wear. The stainless steel back and base metal bezel case shows honest wear consistent with age, including plating loss to the case edges. The acrylic crystal remains clear and presents very well. A very wearable vintage Elgin with classic proportions and attractive vintage styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eMaker History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eElgin was one of America's most well-known watch manufacturers, founded in 1864 as the Elgin National Watch Company. By the mid-20th century, Elgin branded watches were produced using both American and Swiss movements. The Sportsman line was designed as a practical everyday watch, offering reliability and clean, timeless styling that remains popular with collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e• Maker: Elgin\u003cbr data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e• Model \/ Grade: Sportsman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Movement: ST1686\u003cbr\u003e• Date \/ Period: 1960s (approx)\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e• Material: Base metal bezel, stainless steel back\u003cbr data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1601\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Movement Type: Manual wind\u003cbr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e• Jewels: 17 jewels\u003cbr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e• Dial Type: Cream dial with applied Arabic numerals\u003cbr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e• Hands: Silver tone hands with centre seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e• Case Diameter: 33.0mm (excluding crown)\u003cbr data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e• Thickness: 10.4mm approx\u003cbr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e• Lug to Lug: 41.7mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2039\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Lug Width: 16mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e• Width inc crown: 35.8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e• Running and keeping good time during testing\u003cbr data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e• Light age related marks to dial\u003cbr data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e• Acrylic crystal in good condition\u003cbr data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e• Case plating wear, especially to edges\u003cbr data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e• Crown in good condition\u003cbr data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2308\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Movement clean and presentable\u003cbr data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e• Newer leather strap fitted\u003cbr data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003e• Overall honest vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eA classic vintage Elgin Sportsman wristwatch with attractive mid-century styling, working movement, and good everyday wearability. A great entry-level vintage watch or addition to a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eImportant Notes About Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Watches \u0026amp; Movements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003eThis item is being sold as a vintage or antique timepiece. We have described the condition as accurately as possible at the time of listing, however no guarantee can be given regarding accuracy, reliability, or future performance. The service history is unknown and a service or repair may be required before use, or for long term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3190\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elgin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53028092772619,"sku":"1797\/5","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/D2DD82D7-3507-475F-A693-4328FD391143_1_201_a.jpg?v=1775382549","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/vintage-elgin-sportsman-wristwatch-17-jewels-swiss-made-1960s-working","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}