{"product_id":"vintage-elgin-dress-watch-6740","title":"Vintage Elgin Dress Watch 6740","description":"\u003c!-- VERSION 2: --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.product-details { font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; }\n.product-description { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; margin-bottom: 2rem; padding: 1rem; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 3px solid #333; }\n.product-details h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n.product-details h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }\n.spec-table { width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }\n.spec-row { display: flex; padding: 0.75rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }\n.spec-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n.spec-label { flex: 0 0 180px; font-weight: 500; color: #666; }\n.spec-value { flex: 1; color: #333; }\n.condition-text { margin: 0.5rem 0; line-height: 1.8; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- DESCRIPTION PARAGRAPH --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" data-field=\"additionallast\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePowered by the Elgin Caliber 683, this 1952 vintage wristwatch showcases the quality and craftsmanship that made Elgin one of America's premier watch manufacturers. Its 17-jewel manual-wind movement delivers dependable mechanical performance, while the elegant mid-century design reflects the timeless style of the post-war era. A wonderful addition to any vintage watch collection, the Elgin 683 combines historic American horology with enduring everyday appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS SECTION --\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"sku\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e08072026152325\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eItem\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eWristwatch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"brand\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eElgin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"model\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eModel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eDress Watch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"reference\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eReference\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e6740\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"productionyear\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eYear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e1952\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"dialcolor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eDial Color\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"casematerial\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCase Material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e10k RGP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"movement\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eMechanical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"caliber\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCaliber\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e683\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"country\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"gender\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eGender\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eMen's\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"jewels\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eJewels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e17\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"bandmaterial\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eBand Material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eLeather\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"department\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eDepartment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eMen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- CONDITION SECTION --\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"conditionoverall\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eFair, overall condition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"casecondition\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eShows scratches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"crystal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eShows hairline scratches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"dialcondition\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eDial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eHas spotting. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){document.querySelectorAll('.product-details h2').forEach(function(h){var n=h.nextElementSibling;if(n\u0026\u0026n.classList.contains('spec-table')\u0026\u0026n.querySelectorAll('.spec-row').length===0){h.style.display='none';n.style.display='none';}});});\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Elgin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54635184914798,"sku":"08072026152325","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/3128\/9454\/files\/1786375523280_fjy365_IMG_5507_20Background_20Removed.png?v=1787538564","url":"https:\/\/wichitawatchworks.com\/products\/vintage-elgin-dress-watch-6740","provider":"Watch Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}