Vintage Elgin “Henri Sandoz & Fils” 17 Jewels | Swiss Manual Wind | 1960s Stainless Steel

Description

A timeless relic from mid-century Swiss horology, this vintage Elgin “Henri Sandoz & Fils” wristwatch carries the essence of utility and elegance. Featuring a patinated dial that speaks to decades of stories, this piece is powered by a manual-wind Swiss movement and marked by the classic “17 Jewels, Incabloc” designation. The Elgin name, though originally American, partnered with Swiss makers like Henri Sandoz to produce these distinctive watches in Europemaking them collector’s favourites for their blend of function, form, and global legacy.

Key Features:

• Vintage Elgin wristwatch, Swiss-made by Henri Sandoz & Fils

• Manual wind movement with 17 jewels

• Distinctively aged cream dial with Arabic markers at 12, 3, 6, 9

• Stainless steel case with screw-back featuring skull & crossbones engraving

• Incabloc shock protection system

• Brown suede strap with white stitch detailing

• Era: 1960s