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Lord Elgin 'Brockton' 23 Jewels Self-Winding Wristwatch

Partially verified

This vintage Lord Elgin 'Brockton' wristwatch is dated by the seller to the 1950s and features a 23-jewel self-winding movement. The watch is cased in a 10K yellow gold-filled square case measuring 25.6 mm across and 33.2 mm lug-to-lug, fitted on a black leather strap. The champagne-toned dial is signed 'LORD ELGIN 23' and 'SELF-WINDING' with 'SWISS' visible at the lower edge. It features applied gold Arabic numerals at the quarter hours alternating with pyramid hour markers, gold-toned hands, and a central sweep seconds hand with a red-tipped pointer.

Lord Elgin 'Brockton' 23-jewel self-winding wristwatch in 10K yellow gold-filled case
Lord Elgin 'Brockton' 23-jewel self-winding wristwatch in 10K yellow gold-filled case — Second Hand Horology. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.secondhandhorology.com
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Lord Elgin
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
WA-4081
Source-reported date
1950s
Country
Switzerland

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 Architecture and Dimensions

The watch features a square case form recorded as 10K yellow gold filled, with external case back markings reading '10K Gold Filled'. Visible observations note integrated hooded lugs and a fluted winding crown.

Measurements provided in the listing document a case width of 25.6 mm (28.3 mm including crown), a lug-to-lug span of 33.2 mm, and a thickness of 10.8 mm. Both lug width and band width are specified at 17 mm, and the piece is fitted with a modern Hadley-Roma black genuine leather two-piece strap.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case 25.6 Case with Crown 28.3 Case Lug to Lug 33.2 Case Thickness 10.8”
  • “Case Back Markings: 10K Gold Filled”
  • “Lug Width 17 Band Width 17”
  • “Square 10K gold-filled case with integrated hooded lugs and a fluted winding crown”
  • “brand-new Hadley-Roma black Genuine Leather two-piece strap”

Dial Configuration and Hands

The champagne-toned dial features applied gold-tone Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 alternating with square pyramid hour markers, accompanied by an outer minute track of dots. Visible observation records the printed mark 'SWISS' positioned below the 6 o'clock marker.

The dial is signed 'LORD ELGIN 23' and 'Self-winding'. Time is indicated by matching gold-toned hands along with a central sweep seconds hand terminating in a red triangular pointer.

Evidence for this section
  • “The dial is signed with LORD ELGIN 23 and Self-winding.”
  • “The watch still has the original champagne dial with gold Arabic Numerals, gold hour markers and gold matching hands.”
  • “Light champagne-toned dial marked 'SWISS' below the 6 o'clock position”
  • “Central sweep seconds hand terminating in a red triangular tip”

Movement Details and Listing Context

The seller describes the watch as a vintage Lord Elgin 'Brockton' automatic model dated to the 1950s, featuring a 23-jewel self-winding mechanism with sweep seconds. The listing claims operational running condition alongside pre-owned cosmetic wear.

Internal caliber markings, raw serial numbers, and inside case back stamps are neither pictured nor transcribed in the listing. Independent verification of the movement grade or reference catalog name is therefore constrained by the provided source material.

Evidence for this section
  • “LORD ELGIN Brockton 23 Jewels Self-Winding Wristwatch This is a vintage Lord Elgin Brockton automatic wristwatch dated from the 1950's.”
  • “It is a self-wind watch with a red sweep second.”
  • “The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.”

Open research questions

  • What specific Swiss automatic caliber or ebauche powers this 23-jewel movement?
  • What internal serial numbers or casing marks are present inside the case back?
  • Does period Elgin documentation confirm 'Brockton' as the official manufacturer model name for this reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Lord Elgin 'Brockton' 23 Jewels Self-Winding Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
SKUWA-4081“SKU: WA-4081”
Model and JewelsLord Elgin Brockton 23 Jewels“LORD ELGIN Brockton 23 Jewels Self-Winding Wristwatch”
Date1950's“dated from the 1950's”
Case Material10K yellow gold filled“all in 10K yellow gold filled”
Case Dimensions25.6 mm width, 33.2 mm lug-to-lug, 10.8 mm thickness“Case 25.6 Case with Crown 28.3 Case Lug to Lug 33.2 Case Thickness 10.8”
StrapHadley-Roma black Genuine Leather two-piece strap“brand-new Hadley-Roma black Genuine Leather two-piece strap”
Case with Crown Width28.3 mm“Case with Crown 28.3”
Band Width17 mm“Band Width 17”
Case Back Marking10K Gold Filled“Case Back Markings: 10K Gold Filled”

Visible details

  • Square 10K gold-filled case with integrated hooded lugs and a fluted winding crown
  • Light champagne-toned dial marked 'SWISS' below the 6 o'clock position
  • Applied gold-tone Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 alternating with square pyramid markers and outer minute dots
  • Central sweep seconds hand terminating in a red triangular tip

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber and internal case markings are not illustrated or specified in the listing
  • Seller notes cosmetic wear, and slight age spotting/patina is visible across the dial

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

Consulted source

LORD ELGIN Brockton 23 Jewels Selfwinding Watch Tank Case Vintage Auto – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 238cd152f6

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