Vintage Elgin Men's Diamond Accent Gold-Tone Quartz Watch
Watches & Timepieces

Vintage Elgin Men's Diamond Accent Gold-Tone Quartz Watch

This is a vintage men's wristwatch from the Elgin brand, featuring a striking gold-tone aesthetic with heavy decorative stone accents. The watch face is circular with a gold-toned sunray or satin finish dial, marked with the 'ELGIN' logo under the 12 o'clock position and text near the bottom indicating it is 'WATER-RESISTANT' and uses a 'QUARTZ' movement. The dial features clear sparkling crystals as hour markers and a date window at the 3 o'clock position. Surrounding the dial is a large bezel pavé-set with approximately 30-40 round brilliant-cut colorless stones, likely cubic zirconia or glass, given the era's common manufacturing standards. The case and the integrated three-link bracelet are made of gold-plated or base metal with a yellow gold finish. In terms of condition, there is visible wear to the plating on the bracelet links, revealing a silver-colored base metal underneath, particularly on the lower left lugs. The crystal shows some surface scratching and dust accumulation. This style is characteristic of late 20th-century 'bling' or luxury-emulation fashion watches from the 1980s or 1990s. The craftsmanship is commercial grade, designed for visual impact rather than high horology.

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

Basic Information

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Appraised On

March 20, 2026

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

Item Description

This is a vintage men's wristwatch from the Elgin brand, featuring a striking gold-tone aesthetic with heavy decorative stone accents. The watch face is circular with a gold-toned sunray or satin finish dial, marked with the 'ELGIN' logo under the 12 o'clock position and text near the bottom indicating it is 'WATER-RESISTANT' and uses a 'QUARTZ' movement. The dial features clear sparkling crystals as hour markers and a date window at the 3 o'clock position. Surrounding the dial is a large bezel pavé-set with approximately 30-40 round brilliant-cut colorless stones, likely cubic zirconia or glass, given the era's common manufacturing standards. The case and the integrated three-link bracelet are made of gold-plated or base metal with a yellow gold finish. In terms of condition, there is visible wear to the plating on the bracelet links, revealing a silver-colored base metal underneath, particularly on the lower left lugs. The crystal shows some surface scratching and dust accumulation. This style is characteristic of late 20th-century 'bling' or luxury-emulation fashion watches from the 1980s or 1990s. The craftsmanship is commercial grade, designed for visual impact rather than high horology.

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