Circa 1950s.
Here is a vintage Lord Elgin Direct Read Jump Hour watch in a 14K yellow gold-filled case with Arabic numerals on two revolving hour & minute discs and a triangular aperture for direct-reading. The case features a chevron motif and has some light scratches throughout when viewed up close. The case measures approximately 31mm wide x 37mm in length and the watch sets and winds smoothly. Powering this watch is a high grade 719 manual hand winding movement with 21 jewels that runs strong and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The inside case markings read: 7775, Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co., 14K Goldfilled, Wadsworth. 641081.
Here is a vintage Lord Elgin Direct Read Jump Hour watch in a 14K yellow gold-filled case with Arabic numerals on two revolving hour & minute discs and a triangular aperture for direct-reading. The case features a chevron motif and has some light scratches throughout when viewed up close. The case measures approximately 31mm wide x 37mm in length and the watch sets and winds smoothly. Powering this watch is a high grade 719 manual hand winding movement with 21 jewels that runs strong and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The inside case markings read: 7775, Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co., 14K Goldfilled, Wadsworth. 641081.