2006 Elgin II Ladies Quartz Sports Dress Watch Ref. ELT006
2006 Elgin II Ladies Quartz Sports Dress Watch Ref. ELT006
Reference Number: ELT006
Manufactured Date: 2006
This 2006 Elgin II Ladies Quartz Sports Dress Watch, Ref. ELT006, combines an elegant two-tone design with the practical styling of an everyday sports watch. Its rich midnight-blue sunburst dial features raised gold-tone Arabic numerals, matching tapered hands, a central seconds hand, and a framed date window at 3 o'clock. The rounded stainless steel case is accented by a gold-tone bezel and paired with a coordinating two-tone metal link bracelet, giving the watch a distinctive early-2000s appearance. A Japanese VJ22A quartz movement powers the watch, while the caseback indicates a water-resistance rating of 100 feet. The watch shows visible scratches and scuffs across the crystal, particularly near the upper edge, along with noticeable wear, scratches, and discoloration on the gold-tone bezel, case, and bracelet. The blue dial retains its attractive reflective finish.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 24.75mm
Dial: 19mm
Lug-to-Lug: 27.5mm
Thickness: 8.25mm
Strap: 15.9cm
Strap Style: Integrated Sports Bracelet with Folding Clasp
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz Analog
Watch Movement: VJ22A
Watch Complications:
- Date Window
Movement Caliber: Quartz
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver and Gold
Dial: Purple
Strap: Gold & Silver
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- The Legacy of Elgin Watchmaking – The original Elgin National Watch Company was established in Illinois in 1864 and became one of America's most important watch manufacturers, producing millions of timepieces over nearly a century. Although the original company's American watch production ended in the 1960s, the Elgin name continued to appear on later watches through subsequent trademark ownership and licensing. This Elgin II model represents that later chapter of the brand's history rather than a product of the original Illinois factory.
- A Reflection of Early-2000s Watch Design – Two-tone metal bracelets, richly colored dials, and prominent gold-tone numerals were familiar elements of affordable dress and sports watches during the late 1990s and early 2000s. This Elgin II combines those details with a compact, rounded case and an integrated-style bracelet connection, creating a design that bridges casual and formal wear. Its blue sunburst dial is particularly characteristic of the period's preference for metallic finishes that change appearance under different lighting.
- The Japanese Movement Connection – The VJ22A movement identified on the caseback belongs to a family of Japanese quartz movements associated with Seiko's movement-manufacturing operations. Its use illustrates how historic American watch names continued into the modern era by incorporating Japanese movements rather than relying on their original domestic manufacturing facilities. For collectors, this combination offers an interesting example of how the global watch industry evolved throughout the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
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Original Wholesale Price (2006): N/A
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