Wednesday, September 24, 2025

James Dean’s Elgin watch was a pocket watch with an Illinois movement

 James Dean’s Elgin watch was a pocket watch with an Illinois movement (Elgin acquired Illinois Watch Company in the late 1920s) that he is said to have carried regularly. His association with Elgin added a cool, rebellious aura to the brand, aligning with Dean’s iconic image as a symbol of youthful independence.


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