Elgin Galaxie Appraisal

Vintage Elgin Galaxie Gold-Tone Quartz Ladies' Watch

This is a vintage ladies' dress watch from the Elgin Galaxie line. The timepiece features a distinctive hexagonal or octagonal-shaped case with a heavily textured linen-style finish in a gold-tone metal, likely gold-plated or base metal. The dial is multi-tonal, featuring a dark (possibly black or deep navy) outer ring with simple gold-tone stick hour markers, surrounding a square gold-tone center. The face is marked with 'Galaxie' in a stylized script at the top, 'ELGIN QUARTZ' at the bottom, and 'JAPAN MOVT' at the very base of the dial. The watch retains its original integrated gold-tone mesh or scale-link bracelet, which features a horizontal striated texture. Regarding condition, the watch shows significant signs of wear and age-related patina. There is notable discoloration and tarnishing on the gold finish, particularly around the bezel and the crown. The crystal appears to have surface scratches and some integrity issues near the edges. The textured case exhibits some dirt accumulation and minor pitting consistent with a piece from the late 1970s or early 1980s. The 'JAPAN MOVT' designation indicates this belongs to the era after Elgin transitioned from American manufacturing to using international quartz movements, placing it in the budget-to-mid-range vintage category rather than the antique luxury segment.