Vintage Elgin “Skin Diver” (circa 1960s) Watch

 

Elgin “Skin Diver” (circa 1960s)

• One of the best-known Elgin diver-style watches.

• Typically housed in a 38mm stainless steel case with a black rotating bezel and luminous dial.

• Many were powered by Swiss automatic movements (such as ETA calibers), as Elgin had begun outsourcing movements after U.S. production declined in the late 1950s.

• Water resistance was usually around 100 to 200 meters, depending on the model.

• These watches carried the Elgin reliability but with a rugged, sporty aesthetic that appealed to adventure seekers.