#1429 WWII U.S. MILITARY ELGIN GRADE 580 FIELD WATCH — 17 JEWELS — SERVICED & WORKING

WWII U.S. MILITARY ELGIN GRADE 580 FIELD WATCH — 17 JEWELS — SERVICED & WORKING — $750 OBO

Own a genuine piece of American wartime history.

This vintage Elgin Grade 580 U.S. military field watch dates to approximately 1943–1944, during World War II. It features an American-made 17-jewel manual-wind Elgin movement, bold Arabic military numerals, blued hands, small seconds at 6 o’clock, and an original U.S. government-marked case.

Specifications

• Brand: Elgin National Watch Co.
• Model / Movement: Elgin Grade 580
• Movement: Manual wind
• Jewels: 7
• Movement Serial: E135552
• Approx. Year: 1943–1944
• Seconds: Small seconds at 6 o’clock
• Case Marking: U.S. SER. NO. OC-41139
• Case Manufacturer Marking: Bernite
• Country of Manufacture: United States
• Condition: Vintage / original aged appearance
• Service Status: Professionally serviced and working
• Sale Price: $750

What Makes This Watch Special

This is not simply a vintage Elgin dress watch. The U.S. serial-marked military case, WWII-era construction, Grade 580 movement, and distinctive military dial configuration give this watch significant historical and collector appeal.

Elgin was one of America’s most important watch manufacturers during World War II and produced watches and precision instruments for the U.S. military. Watches such as this were designed around durability, readability and dependable mechanical operation in demanding environments.

The dial retains substantial original wartime character and patina, giving the watch the unmistakable appearance of an authentic approximately 80-year-old military timepiece.

Collector Highlights

• Genuine WWII-era American military watch
• Original U.S. government serial-marked case
• Desirable Elgin Grade 580 movement
• 17-jewel American mechanical movement
• Classic military Arabic numeral dial
• Small-seconds display
• Beautiful vintage patina
• Serviced and operating
• Approximately 82–83 years old
• Excellent historical conversation piece

Price

$750

wach lost crown and stem will be discounted now to $450

A remarkable opportunity for a collector of WWII memorabilia, American watches, military equipment, vintage Elgin watches, or historic mechanical timepieces.

Vintage item: Cosmetic aging, scratches, dial patina and other age-related characteristics are present and are part of its history. Please review photographs carefully for exact condition.

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