Vintage Lord Elgin 14K Gold Filled Rectangular Wristwatch

This is a vintage Lord Elgin men's wristwatch, dating approximately to the mid-1940s to early 1950s. The watch features a classic Art Deco-influenced rectangular or 'tank' style case with curved 'bow-tie' or hooded lugs, likely composed of 14K gold-filled material. The dial is a champagne or aged gold tone, featuring a mix of applied Arabic numerals and dagger-style hour markers. It includes a sub-seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The branding 'Lord Elgin' is visible below the 12 o'clock marker. The watch is currently paired with a gold-tone expansion-link 'Speidel-style' metal band, which appears to be a later replacement. The condition shows significant wear consistent with age; the crystal is scratched and clouded, and the dial exhibits heavy spotting, oxidation, and patina characteristic of moisture exposure or age-related breakdown of the finish. The gold-filled case shows 'brassing' or wear-through on the high points of the lugs and edges. There is visible dirt accumulation around the crown and lugs. While the movement is not visible, these models typically housed high-grade, 21-jewel manual wind-up movements which were a hallmark of the premium Lord Elgin line.