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Lord Elgin 23 Jewels 14K Gold Kearney & Trecker Award Wristwatch

Partially verified

This vintage Lord Elgin presentation wristwatch dates to circa 1965 and is housed in a round 35mm solid 14K yellow gold case. Produced as a service award for Kearney & Trecker, the dial features the company name alongside applied gold-tone stick indexes, matching hands, and a central sweep seconds hand. Below the center, the dial is marked 'LORD ELGIN 23 JEWELS' with Elgin's symbol. It is driven by a mechanical 23-jewel movement and fitted to a black leather strap.

Front view of the Lord Elgin 14K gold award wristwatch with Kearney & Trecker dial
Front view of the Lord Elgin 14K gold award wristwatch with Kearney & Trecker dial — Second Hand Horology. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
secondhandhorology.com
Category
Wristwatch · Presentation wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Elgin
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
WA-7459
Source-reported date
circa 1965
Country
United States

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Construction

This vintage Lord Elgin presentation wristwatch is housed in a round, solid 14K yellow gold case measuring approximately 35mm in diameter. The case features a fixed, polished bezel and tapered lugs, paired with a black leather two-piece strap.

The case back is marked '14K Karat Gold, Waterproof' and bears an engraving: 'Loyalty Service 25 Years - Joseph U. Muenzer - Jan. 6, 1965 - Craftsmanship'.

Evidence for this section
  • “crafted in solid 14K yellow gold”
  • “Housed in an approximately 35mm round solid 14K yellow gold case with a fixed polished bezel and classic tapered lugs.”
  • “Case Back Markings: 14K Karat Gold, Waterproof”
  • “Case Back Engraving: Loyalty Service 25 Years - Joseph U. Muenzer - Jan. 6, 1965 - Craftsmanship”

Dial and Appointments

The dial is described as champagne or silver-tone and features applied gold-tone stick hour markers. The Kearney & Trecker company name is displayed on the upper portion of the dial, alongside the Lord Elgin brand identification.

The watch utilizes gold-tone hands, including a central sweep seconds hand.

Evidence for this section
  • “It has a champagne dial, featuring applied gold-tone stick hour markers, matching gold-tone hands, and central sweep seconds.”
  • “The Kearney & Trecker signature is prominently displayed on the upper portion of the dial.”

Movement and Provenance

The timepiece is powered by a mechanical movement with 23 jewels. The seller reports the watch was inspected by an in-house watchmaker and runs accurately.

The watch is associated with Kearney & Trecker, an American manufacturer of machine tools, and is described as a presentation piece for a service award.

Evidence for this section
  • “This timepiece is powered by a mechanical movement with 23 jewels and sweep seconds.”
  • “Watches of this type were often presented as employee service awards, and this example was made for Kearney & Trecker”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used in this Lord Elgin model?
  • What are the manufacturer-defined guidelines for the 'Waterproof' rating noted on the case back?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Lord Elgin 23 Jewels 14K Gold Kearney & Trecker Award Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case materialSolid 14K yellow gold“crafted in solid 14K yellow gold”
Case diameterApprox. 35 mm“Case Size: Approx. 35”
Jewel count23 jewels“powered by a mechanical movement with 23 jewels”
Case back engravingLoyalty Service 25 Years - Joseph U. Muenzer - Jan. 6, 1965 - Craftsmanship“Case Back Engraving: Loyalty Service 25 Years - Joseph U. Muenzer - Jan. 6, 1965 - Craftsmanship”
Dial signatureKearney & Trecker“The Kearney & Trecker signature is prominently displayed on the upper portion of the dial.”
Lug Width17 mm“Lug Width: 17”

Visible details

  • White or light silver-tone dial with applied yellow-gold stick indexes and double batons at 12 and 6 o'clock.
  • Arched 'KEARNEY & TRECKER' signature positioned below the 12 o'clock marker.
  • Gold-tone central hour, minute, and second hands, with an elongated counterpoise on the seconds hand.
  • Fitted with a black textured leather strap attached to tapered lugs.

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber and internal case markings are not illustrated or specified in the description.
  • The engraved case back described in the text is not visible in the provided photographs.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

1965 Lord Elgin 23 Jewels 14K Gold Kearney & Trecker Dial 35mm Award W – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 23f5e49da0

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