This 1960 Lord Elgin represents a pinnacle of mid-century American horological engineering. While most automatic movements of this era were imported from Switzerland, the Elgin 760 was designed and manufactured entirely in the USA. It is a sophisticated "technological marvel" that showcased Elgin’s determination to out-engineer the world, featuring a high jewel count and a chronometer-grade layout in an incredibly slim profile.
The 33mm gold-plated case features a stainless steel screw-back for durability and a classic mid-century silhouette. The watch wears significantly thinner than its 10mm measurement suggests, as much of that height comes from the elegantly domed crystal; the bezel and back combined are a mere 6mm thick. The dial is a study in refined 1960s dress watch design, providing a clean and balanced backdrop for the sweep second hand.
The heart of this timepiece is the historic Elgin 760, one of the few self-winding movements entirely produced in the United States. It features Elgin’s innovative "DuraBalance" free-sprung balance system and an impressive 30-jewel count—the highest ever for an Elgin movement. Designed for extreme precision, its integrated automatic layout allowed it to be one of the thinnest full-rotor movements of its time.
Movement: Elgin 760
Winding: Automatic
Jewels: 30
Origin: USA Made
Display: Central sweep seconds
This watch has been fully professionally serviced and regulated to ensure peak performance. The American-made movement is working perfectly, running strongly and accurately. The gold plating remains in excellent condition, and the stainless steel screw-back provides robust protection for the high-grade caliber within. The hands have been freshly lumed.
Brand: Elgin
Year: 1960
Case: Gold Plated / Stainless Steel Back
Case size: 33mm
Lug-to-lug: 39mm
Thickness: 10mm (6mm bezel to back)
Lug width: 18mm
Crystal: Domed Acrylic
For the collector of American horological, the Lord Elgin 760 is an essential piece. It marks the final, ambitious stand of the Elgin National Watch Company, representing the most advanced automatic movement ever produced on American soil. With its 30 jewels, chronometer-quality engineering, and ultra-thin profile, it is both a wearable piece of history and a testament to American industrial ingenuity.
Watch Band Not Included with Purchase. Please see this page for more info.
This 1960 Lord Elgin represents a pinnacle of mid-century American horological engineering. While most automatic movements of this era were imported from Switzerland, the Elgin 760 was designed and manufactured entirely in the USA. It is a sophisticated "technological marvel" that showcased Elgin’s determination to out-engineer the world, featuring a high jewel count and a chronometer-grade layout in an incredibly slim profile.
The 33mm gold-plated case features a stainless steel screw-back for durability and a classic mid-century silhouette. The watch wears significantly thinner than its 10mm measurement suggests, as much of that height comes from the elegantly domed crystal; the bezel and back combined are a mere 6mm thick. The dial is a study in refined 1960s dress watch design, providing a clean and balanced backdrop for the sweep second hand.
The heart of this timepiece is the historic Elgin 760, one of the few self-winding movements entirely produced in the United States. It features Elgin’s innovative "DuraBalance" free-sprung balance system and an impressive 30-jewel count—the highest ever for an Elgin movement. Designed for extreme precision, its integrated automatic layout allowed it to be one of the thinnest full-rotor movements of its time.
Movement: Elgin 760
Winding: Automatic
Jewels: 30
Origin: USA Made
Display: Central sweep seconds
This watch has been fully professionally serviced and regulated to ensure peak performance. The American-made movement is working perfectly, running strongly and accurately. The gold plating remains in excellent condition, and the stainless steel screw-back provides robust protection for the high-grade caliber within. The hands have been freshly lumed.
Brand: Elgin
Year: 1960
Case: Gold Plated / Stainless Steel Back
Case size: 33mm
Lug-to-lug: 39mm
Thickness: 10mm (6mm bezel to back)
Lug width: 18mm
Crystal: Domed Acrylic
For the collector of American horological, the Lord Elgin 760 is an essential piece. It marks the final, ambitious stand of the Elgin National Watch Company, representing the most advanced automatic movement ever produced on American soil. With its 30 jewels, chronometer-quality engineering, and ultra-thin profile, it is both a wearable piece of history and a testament to American industrial ingenuity.
Watch Band Not Included with Purchase. Please see this page for more info.
