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Elgin “Direct Reading” men’s Retro Modern design jump hour wristwatch in 10K yellow rolled gold plate and stainless steel with original box, circa 1957.

Most collectors to refer to this model of Elgin’s “Direct Reading” as the “Golfball” watch because of the dimpled case. Elgin cataloged it as the “Direct Reading 9587” and it was priced at $69.50 in 1957. It is very difficult to find the original matching box, they are very scarce. The watch features an early use of the digital concept, with two rotating discs displaying the time through a window in the case, with the hour disk jumping at each hour. This example is in excellent condition with only very light brassing to the bezel edges and lug edges. Steel caseback is excellent and unengraved, with some light scratches. The case measures 38mm long and 31mm wide. Original rotating dial discs are superb, with the hour disc jumping crisply at the top of each hour. Glass crystal is excellent. This watch is powered by its correct 17-jewel Elgin grade 717 movement.

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