Vintage Lord Elgin Anthony 7690

The Lord Elgin "Anthony" (Reference 7690) is a refined late 1950s to early 1960s dress watch featuring a classic 14K gold-filled case. It is powered by Elgin’s high-grade 23-jewel Caliber 750 manual-wind movement, celebrated for incorporating the brand's innovative "DuraBalance" shock-resistant technology and unbreakable mainspring. Blending classic mid-century American elegance with peak domestic horological engineering, this model makes a timeless addition for vintage watch collectors Specifications SKU 09212026160721 Item Wristwatch Brand Lord Elgin Model Anthony Reference 7690 Dial Color Black Indices Baton Indexes Case Material 14k GF Movement Mechanical Caliber 750 Country USA Gender Men's Jewels 23 Band Material Leather Department Men Condition Case Shows scratches. Crystal Shows hairline scratches. Dial Has spotting. Crown Shows desk marks. Function Running and keeping time Timing Data Plus 13 Seconds/day, 286 Amp, 0.8 BE Measurements Diameter 30mm Thickness 9mm Lug Width 18mm Lug to Lug 36mm About the Brand Elgin: Founded in 1864 as the National Watch Company, Elgin produced watches in Elgin, Illinois at what was once the world’s largest dedicated watch factory. By 1910, the company had built its own observatory to improve timekeeping accuracy. Like many manufacturers, Elgin shifted to military production during World War II. Postwar competition from Swiss imports eventually led to the sale of the company in 1968. While the original Elgin company no longer exists, its legacy lives on through a vast catalog of excellent vintage watches.