Lord Elgin Futura 
Caliber 718 
23 Jewels 

Seeking a super cool mystery dial watch? This 1957 Lord Elgin Futura Mystery Dial wristwatch is very cool, in that it reminds us of a flying saucer! It has a wrap-around plastic crystal that hugs the gold bezel, signed Lord Elgin. The dial features a silver revolving hour disc with a leaf-style gold hour hand, and a gold lance-style standard minute hand. The case measures 35.1 mm across, has fancy lugs, and is 14K yellow gold filled. The case was manufactured by Star Watch Case Company. We believe the crown is original. 

The American movement is revealed when one opens the snap case back. It is a manual watch, caliber grade 718, has a whopping 23 jewels, and has 6 adjustments! It runs great! 

It comes with a 21 mm brown leather two-piece strap that tapers down to 19 mm toward the gold buckle. It has rich brown stitching. It is genuine leather and waterproof. 

This Lord Elgin Futura Mystery Dial wristwatch will be a very fun timepiece to wear and is certain to gain compliments. When not being worn, it will be a great addition to a watch collection. 

Thank you for looking!  Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers. 

Movement: 
Elgin 
23 Jewels 
718 
U.S.A 
6 ADJ 

Case Markings: 
14K Gold Filled 

Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co. 
Star Watch Case Company 
14KT Gold Filled 
7620 
T554128 

Measurements (mm): 
Case Diameter: 35.1 
Case Diameter with Crown: 37.5 
Case Lug to Lug: 45.0 
Case Thickness: 12.5 
Lug Width: 21.4 
Band Width: 21.0 

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. 
 
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. 

The condition is pre-owned. 

The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. 
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. 
It will be carefully packed. 

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Thank you for looking! 
 
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