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 who 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 original down to the crown. The only replacement part is the minute disk. 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.

• Manufacturer: Elgin National Watch Co.
• Country of origin: U.S.A.
• Year built: c. 1950's
• Case no.: U160058
• Model: Direct Read ref. 9587
• Functions: Digital hours and minutes
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 10K gold filled and stainless steel
• Case condition: Excellent original condition with light scratches and wear
• Dimensions: 31mm diameter (excluding the crown), 37mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Two revolving disks - hour disk original and the minute disk replaced
• Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
• Band: Crocodile, remborde, brand new and unworn
• Movement markings: Elgin, 21 Jewel, 717 Adj'd, USA
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system
• Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide