EL-100: 1960s Elgin Automatic Skin Divers Watch w/ PUW 1461 Movement
This is a very cool early 1960's Elgin Skin Diver automatic watch in good original condition. The PUW cal 1461 movement is running strong & keeping accurate time. (PUW stands for Pforzheim Uhren Were - a German post war watch company. The original dial (with no signs of touch ups) is marked with "ELGIN | 25 JEWELS | AUTOMATIC". The back of the case is marked with "ELGIN | STAINLESS STEEL". The inside of the case is marked: "GRABER| SWITZERLAND" The movement is marked: "AUTOROTOR | 25 JEWELS" as well as the appropriated markings to identify this as an PUW cal 1461 movement. The rotating divers bezel works rotates freely and securely. The watch keeps accurate time and comes with an used leather strap.
Please Note: While this watch was waterproof rated when originally produced, gaskets and seals wear out over time. Consequently, we do not guarantee that this watch retains its original waterproof rating. It would be best to have a watchmaker check all the gaskets and seals before subjecting it to water or high humidity conditions.
Dimensions:
Width (including crown) : 40 mm
Width (excluding crown): 38 mm
Distance Between Lugs: 20 mm
Lug Tip to Lug Tip: 46 mm
Thickness (Case Back to Top of Bezel): 9 mm
Condition:
Pre-owned: Seller Notes: Good Condition Throughout - normal nicks & scuffs consistent with its age. Original dial with no touch-ups. Luminance has faded away on the markers and the hands. The PUW 1461 - 25 jewel movement is running strong & keeping accurate time. The stainless steel case is in good condition and the bi-directional divers bezel rotates freely & securely.
This is a very cool early 1960's Elgin Skin Diver automatic watch in good original condition. The PUW cal 1461 movement is running strong & keeping accurate time. (PUW stands for Pforzheim Uhren Were - a German post war watch company. The original dial (with no signs of touch ups) is marked with "ELGIN | 25 JEWELS | AUTOMATIC". The back of the case is marked with "ELGIN | STAINLESS STEEL". The inside of the case is marked: "GRABER| SWITZERLAND" The movement is marked: "AUTOROTOR | 25 JEWELS" as well as the appropriated markings to identify this as an PUW cal 1461 movement. The rotating divers bezel works rotates freely and securely. The watch keeps accurate time and comes with an used leather strap.
Please Note: While this watch was waterproof rated when originally produced, gaskets and seals wear out over time. Consequently, we do not guarantee that this watch retains its original waterproof rating. It would be best to have a watchmaker check all the gaskets and seals before subjecting it to water or high humidity conditions.
Dimensions:
Width (including crown) : 40 mm
Width (excluding crown): 38 mm
Distance Between Lugs: 20 mm
Lug Tip to Lug Tip: 46 mm
Thickness (Case Back to Top of Bezel): 9 mm
Condition:
Pre-owned: Seller Notes: Good Condition Throughout - normal nicks & scuffs consistent with its age. Original dial with no touch-ups. Luminance has faded away on the markers and the hands. The PUW 1461 - 25 jewel movement is running strong & keeping accurate time. The stainless steel case is in good condition and the bi-directional divers bezel rotates freely & securely.
This is a very cool early 1960's Elgin Skin Diver automatic watch in good original condition. The PUW cal 1461 movement is running strong & keeping accurate time. (PUW stands for Pforzheim Uhren Were - a German post war watch company. The original dial (with no signs of touch ups) is marked with "ELGIN | 25 JEWELS | AUTOMATIC". The back of the case is marked with "ELGIN | STAINLESS STEEL". The inside of the case is marked: "GRABER| SWITZERLAND" The movement is marked: "AUTOROTOR | 25 JEWELS" as well as the appropriated markings to identify this as an PUW cal 1461 movement. The rotating divers bezel works rotates freely and securely. The watch keeps accurate time and comes with an used leather strap.
Please Note: While this watch was waterproof rated when originally produced, gaskets and seals wear out over time. Consequently, we do not guarantee that this watch retains its original waterproof rating. It would be best to have a watchmaker check all the gaskets and seals before subjecting it to water or high humidity conditions.
Dimensions:
Width (including crown) : 40 mm
Width (excluding crown): 38 mm
Distance Between Lugs: 20 mm
Lug Tip to Lug Tip: 46 mm
Thickness (Case Back to Top of Bezel): 9 mm
Condition:
Pre-owned: Seller Notes: Good Condition Throughout - normal nicks & scuffs consistent with its age. Original dial with no touch-ups. Luminance has faded away on the markers and the hands. The PUW 1461 - 25 jewel movement is running strong & keeping accurate time. The stainless steel case is in good condition and the bi-directional divers bezel rotates freely & securely.