Elgin
1970s
Basic Info
Listing code : PY1HJ2
Brand : Elgin
Movement : Manual winding
Case material : Brass
Bracelet material : Steel
Year of production : 1970 (Approximation)
Condition : Used (Very good)
Most Recent Servicing : October 20, 2025
Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : United States of America, Colorado
Price : 500 [Negotiable
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Manual winding
Caliber/movement : Elgin 338 (AS 1914)
Power reserve : 48 h
Number of jewels : 17
Frequency : 21600 A/h
Case
Case material : Brass
Case diameter : 37.2 x 42.8 mm
Thickness : 11.6 mm
Water resistance : Not water resistant
Bezel material : Bronze
Crystal : Plastic
Dial : Gold
Dial numerals : No numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Steel
Bracelet color : Brown
Functions
Date
Other
Quick Set, Vintage
Vintage 1970s Elgin Wristwatch – Serviced Mechanical Movement
This striking vintage 1970s Elgin wristwatch embodies bold retro style with its cushion-shaped gold-tone case and two-tone dial design. The brushed gold dial is accented by a dark brown geometric inner track, gold hour markers, and a red sweeping seconds hand, creating a truly eye-catching mid-century aesthetic. A framed date window at 6 o’clock adds both practicality and balance to the design.
Inside, this watch houses the Elgin 338 movement (AS 1914 base), a 17-jewel Swiss-made manual wind caliber. The movement has been fully cleaned, serviced, and timed, ensuring accurate and reliable performance.
The watch is paired with a vintage gold and brown expansion bracelet, which remains in very good condition and complements the warm tones of the case and dial beautifully.
Details:
Brand: Elgin
Model: 1970s Cushion Case Dress Watch
Movement: Elgin 338 (AS 1914 base), 17 jewels – serviced & timed
Case: Gold-tone, cushion-shaped
Dial: Brushed gold with brown inner track, gold indices, date at 6 o’clock
Bracelet: Vintage gold and brown expansion band (very good condition)
Crystal: Acrylic
Features: Date complication, manual winding, quick-set date
Dimension: 37mm x 42.8mm
Caseback markings: Elgin S.A. Switzerland 88401
Movement markings: Elgin 338, Seventeen Jewels, Swiss
About Elgin:
Founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, the Elgin National Watch Company quickly became one of America’s largest and most respected watchmakers. Known for their precision, affordability, and innovative designs, Elgin produced millions of timepieces over nearly a century of operation. By the 1960s and 1970s, Elgin watches were often manufactured in Switzerland under the Elgin S.A. name, blending American branding with Swiss craftsmanship. Today, Elgin watches remain sought-after for their quality and as enduring symbols of American horological history.
This watch is a wonderful choice for collectors and enthusiasts of 1970s design, or anyone looking for a vintage timepiece with bold styling and reliable Swiss mechanics.
