Elgin 554

Elgin USN Buships Diver Canteen Style Watch Grade 554 Wristwatch UDT 5 Circa 1950 - 15 Jewels - Military Style

Basic Info Listing code : QG0RS4 Brand : Elgin Reference number : Grade 554 Dealer product code : WA-6144 Movement : Manual winding Bracelet material : Textile Year of production : 1950 Condition : Used (Good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United States of America, Illinois, Roscoe Price : 990 [Negotiable Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Caliber/movement : Grade 554 Number of jewels : 15 Frequency : 18,000 A/h Case Dial : Black Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Textile Bracelet color : Black Lug width : 16 mm Clasp : Buckle Clasp material : Gold/Steel Other Small seconds, Luminous numerals, Luminous hands, Vintage We offer a curated selection of timepieces—from vintage classics and brand-new watches to modern icons. Explore our collection of wristwatches, pocket watches, and more. Please take a moment to read the full description, and feel free to reach out with any questions or respectful offers. We're always happy to help. Watch Overview This example is a custom watch that features a classic black military-style dial designed for maximum legibility. The dial is fitted with bold Arabic numerals, a clearly defined outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock. The dial is signed “ELGIN” and “USN BUSHIPS” at 12 o’clock. The luminous hour markers and hands show natural aging. The watch is housed in a round case with a smooth bezel. It retains the correct canteen-style crown assembly with chain. The screw-back case construction further contributes to the watch’s durability. Powered by a manual-winding Elgin Grade 554 movement, featuring a small-seconds hand, 15 jewels and a total of four adjustment. Marked “ELGIN U.S.A.”. It is currently running and has been inspected by our in-house watchmaker. The watch is fitted with a black canvas strap that complements its military-style aesthetic, making it suitable for both daily wear and collection display. Today, Elgin BUSHIPS canteen-style wristwatches are recognized as historically significant American military-inspired timepieces. Their specialized crown design and close association with WWII naval specifications place them among the earliest wristwatches developed with maritime service conditions in mind. Case Measurements (mm) Case Size: 31.5 Case Diameter w/Crown: 37.4 Case Lug to Lug: 38.2 Case Thickness: 14.5 Lug Width: 16 Band Width: 16 Additional Info Box & Papers: NO Condition: The watch is in good condition, some signs of wear consistent with use and aged, a solid case, bezel and dial. We appreciate you checking out our listing! Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, offers, or just to talk watches — we love what we do and enjoy connecting with fellow enthusiasts. Thank you for your business—we truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future! WA-6144