{"product_id":"000000007668","title":"Elgin Ref. 6736, USA-made, gold-plated, domed crystal, Cal. 683, manual wind, O\/H, circa 1954","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an Elgin \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emanual-winding watch from around 1954\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nElgin, founded in 1864, was a leading American watch brand that, along with Waltham, shaped an era of the American watch industry until its factory closed in 1964.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis particular model dates from the period when it used \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican-made movements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe movement is a Cal. 683, with serial number K632140.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case was manufactured by the American case maker \"\u003cstrong\u003eSTAR WATCH CASE COMPANY\u003c\/strong\u003e\", which has since gone out of business, and has an engraving on the case back.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis model features a rounded rectangular case and a thick, \"\u003cstrong\u003ekamaboko-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e\" crystal.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial has Arabic numerals and triangular indices, with a sub-second dial at 6 o'clock.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's a superb piece that offers a glimpse into the trends of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Operate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turn the crown upwards in the normal position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eTo wind the mainspring, slowly and carefully turn the crown upwards.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen you start winding, the crown may feel light, but it will become heavier as it winds up.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith manual-winding watches, forcing the mainspring when it is fully wound can cause it to break. Please be careful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pull out the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gently pull it out by inserting a fingernail between the case and the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eTo prevent the crown from bending, please remove the watch from your wrist before operating.\u003cbr\u003e\nGentle operation can reduce stress on the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting the time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull out the crown and turn it downwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe second hand \u003cstrong\u003edoes not stop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoverhauled and the exterior has been polished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by our store.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe strap has been replaced with a new CASSIS one\u003c\/span\u003e, so you can enjoy using it comfortably.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown operates smoothly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are small stains on the dial.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, it is not water resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy days, hot days, and keep it away from moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease also be careful of shocks and magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56189984538929,"sku":"000000007668-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/15_000000007668.jpg?v=1788945799","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000007668","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}