Lord Elgin 'Brockton' 23 Jewels Self-Winding Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1950s
This vintage Lord Elgin 'Brockton' wristwatch is dated by the seller to the 1950s and features a 23-jewel self-winding movement. The watch is cased in a 10K yellow gold-filled square case measuring 25.6 mm across and 33.2 mm lug-to-lug, fitted on a black leather strap.
The champagne-toned dial is signed 'LORD ELGIN 23' and 'SELF-WINDING' with 'SWISS' visible at the lower edge. It features applied gold Arabic numerals at the quarter hours alternating with pyramid hour markers, gold-toned hands, and a central sweep seconds hand with a red-tipped pointer.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1950's
- Type
- Self-winding wristwatch
- Strap
- Hadley-Roma black Genuine Leather two-piece strap
- Case Material
- 10K yellow gold filled
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 25.6 mm width, 33.2 mm lug-to-lug, 10.8 mm thickness
- Model and Jewels
- Lord Elgin Brockton 23 Jewels
- Maker / attribution
- Lord Elgin
Design
- Visible features
- • Square 10K gold-filled case with integrated hooded lugs and a fluted winding crown • Light champagne-toned dial marked 'SWISS' below the 6 o'clock position • Applied gold-tone Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 alternating with square pyramid markers and outer minute dots • Central sweep seconds hand terminating in a red triangular tip
- Dial Configuration and Hands
- The champagne-toned dial features applied gold-tone Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 alternating with square pyramid hour markers, accompanied by an outer minute track of dots. Visible observation records the printed mark 'SWISS' positioned below the 6 o'clock marker. The dial is signed 'LORD ELGIN 23' and 'Self-winding'. Time is indicated by matching gold-toned hands along with a central sweep seconds hand terminating in a red triangular pointer.
- Case Architecture and Dimensions
- The watch features a square case form recorded as 10K yellow gold filled, with external case back markings reading '10K Gold Filled'. Visible observations note integrated hooded lugs and a fluted winding crown. Measurements provided in the listing document a case width of 25.6 mm (28.3 mm including crown), a lug-to-lug span of 33.2 mm, and a thickness of 10.8 mm. Both lug width and band width are specified at 17 mm, and the piece is fitted with a modern Hadley-Roma black genuine leather two-piece strap.
- Movement Details and Listing Context
- The seller describes the watch as a vintage Lord Elgin 'Brockton' automatic model dated to the 1950s, featuring a 23-jewel self-winding mechanism with sweep seconds. The listing claims operational running condition alongside pre-owned cosmetic wear. Internal caliber markings, raw serial numbers, and inside case back stamps are neither pictured nor transcribed in the listing. Independent verification of the movement grade or reference catalog name is therefore constrained by the provided source material.
Identification
- SKU
- WA-4081
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement caliber and internal case markings are not illustrated or specified in the listing
- Research required: Seller notes cosmetic wear, and slight age spotting/patina is visible across the dial