It should have been a Timex... :)

[Leon]

Hello all,,,
We, DaveDigs and I, went back to Ol' faithful last week. I found this neat little "Elgin" watch and one wheat penny. This particular park usually always gives us at least a wheatie. Dave ended up with a total of 3, or 4 wheats for the day. The watch was found at a depth of just a few inches down and reads, " Elgin / 3 ATM / Japan Mov't ", and also has labels for the buttons on the side. The back reads, " BASE METAL BEZEL / STAINLESS STEEL BACK / WATER RESISTANCE 3 ATM / ELGIN / FX211-007 / T480 / SR927W ". I figured it being water resistant to (3) atmospheres it just might work, NOT... I cleaned it up, opened it up, and let it dry out for a few days as it had just a small amount of condensation under the bezel... Spent $5 on a battery and noth'n...
It should have been a Timex...

If anyone has any info on it, I would appreciate it, Date manufactured, etc... Having the LCD screen, I would guess it's not very old...

Hope ya all have been able to get out and had some luck, Happy hunting~

 

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[dave-enc]

congrats on watch leon, wtg
hh
dave+bobbie

 

[Blackjack77]

Only found one watch so far- -pretty exciting whether they work or not
congrats & HH

 

[tabfinder]

I don't think it would be a high dollar watch......but cool non the less. Find a ROLEX!!

 

[Noodle]

Hey Leon,
Nice watch find! Too bad it doesn't work. I recall Elgins from when I was a child in the 50s and 60s. They were a nice middle class watch. Elgin has a site with a little history. Their first wristwatch was made in 1910, and they quit making them in 1964, though they do still repair them. Your's looks to be about 1920-30s. I couldn't find an exact match, but browsing pics of others, that's where I would put it. Congrats!
- Noodle

 

[Txtreasure]

umm,, dont mean to be causing disention buttt.......a battery operated watch with a small digital display on the bottom?? really doubt if its from the 20's or 30's... or ?? fill in the blank.

 

[Noodle]

You know what? You've got a huge point there. I didn't even look at the face; I was looking at the frame. Well, whenever it was made, it was heavily worn. Looks old from the wear, and the design, too. Thanks for the slap. -Noodle

 

[Roadquest]

Cool find, but the watch is not real old.

 

[birdman]

Nice watch Leon! I would put a new bettery in and see what happens.

 

[Leon]

Thanks all,,,
I have tried the watch over, & over again, Noth'n... It just wont give another tic, or toc...
Looks like it will end up with the rest of the junk...
Good luck, & Happy hunting~