For a hundred years, Elgin watches kept America on time and grew to the most prolific American watch manufacturer. Once worn by Buffalo Bill Cody, President Warren G. Harding, and Babe Ruth, the company's timepieces continue to be cherished as family heirlooms and special examples are avidly collected by those who appreciate American watches.

Today's offering showcases this very cool vintage direct read Lord Elgin. These futuristic watches which utilized a mechanical digital display for the hours and minutes were fully "American Made". They have a great futuristic yet vintage look.

The original Direct Read line, which consists of three versions including this one, is best known for its association with Elvis Presley. Elvis famously wore the rectangular version.

As the dimpled case suggests, this popular model is known as the "Golf Ball" model.

The word Lord in Lord Elgin signified Elgin's premium line of watches which featured higher jeweled movements and more desirable cases. The 21 jewel 6 adjustment caliber 719 movement is the highest grade movement used in the direct read Elgin watches.

The watch is all original down to the crown. The movement has been recently cleaned and oiled, and we have installed a new crocodile strap for the finishing touch.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.