Elgin President

I have a soft spot for watches like this. The Elgin President isn't rare. It isn't expensive. It isn't the watch people line up to buy at Watches & Wonders. It's just a good-looking watch from the 1980s that has somehow survived the decades and still looks great today. The gold-tone case, simple dial, and quartz movement make this the kind of watch someone probably wore every day. 

Why We Like It

Not every watch needs to be a grail.

Sometimes it's fun to own something affordable, honest, and full of personality. The Elgin President is exactly that. It wears well, keeps good time, and scratches that vintage itch without requiring a second mortgage.

Specifications

• Brand: Elgin
• Model: President
• Movement: Quartz
• Case size: 36mm
• Era: 1980s
• Case Material: Gold-Tone
• Crystal: Mineral

Condition

This watch remains in vintage pre-owned condition with signs of wear consistent with age and use. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.

Fishtown Watch Supply Thoughts

One of my favorite things about vintage watches is that not every piece has to be a collector's item. Sometimes a watch is cool simply because it's survived. This Elgin has already lived a life. Now it's ready for its next chapter.