The Lord Elgin Chevron Jump Hour wristwatch is a vintage timepiece that was produced by the Lord Elgin watch company, which was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois. The Chevron Jump Hour model was manufactured in the 1950s and is a unique and highly sought-after timepiece by collectors.

The watch features a distinctive chevron pattern on the dial, with an aperture at the top that displays the hours in a jumping fashion. This means that rather than the hour hand moving continuously around the dial, the hour digits jump to the new hour when the previous hour has ended.

The Lord Elgin Chevron Jump Hour wristwatch is a manual wind watch, which means that it does not have a battery or an automatic winding mechanism. Instead, it must be manually wound by turning the crown on the side of the watch to wind the mainspring, which powers the movement of the watch. This process typically needs to be done once per day to keep the watch running accurately.

A beautifully unique piece that you are unlikely to bump into anyone else wearing, however it is highly likely that it will strike up some conversation with anyone who notices it on your wrist.

I have swapped out the original strap for an all leather one, which in my opinion makes the watch a lot more wearable. The original strap is included in the sale - condition of it is not fantastic.

Lord Elgin Chevron Jump Hour Direct Read Mens Vintage Running Wrist Watch
Circa: 1950s
Movement Type: Hand winding
Movement Condition: Movement is running, for optimum timekeeping accuracy we suggest an overhaul at buyers expense
Words/Numbers on Movement: Elgin 21 Jewels 719 USA
Words on Case and Case Back: 14k Gold Filled 7775 Case
Diameter or Width: 31mm
Case Thickness: 10mm
Lug tip to Lug tip: 37mm
Inside lugs: 17mm
Length or Circumference: 6 ¼ Inches long
Weight: 46.1grams
Case Metal: Gold filled
Case Condition: Displays some wear
Bracelet Material: Gold filled tops , steel bottoms with leather accents Bracelet Condition: Displays some wear
Crown: Displays wear
Dial Color: White
Dial Condition: Displays a little wear
Crystal Condition: Displays a little wear