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Scarce Elgin “Ristflo” men’s Streamline Moderne design driver’s wristwatch in 10K yellow gold fill, circa 1939.
This radical, deeply curved design was advertised to be worn on the edge of the wrist… Elgin’s entry into the driver’s watch craze of the late 1930s. It is quite small for a man’s model and was priced at $45.00 in 1939. It is in very good condition showing light to moderate brassing to the highpoints of the case and lugs. Caseback is fair and unengraved, with some wear in the corners and edges. The case measures 40mm long and 24mm wide. Gold embossed numeral dial is very good. Has new glass crystal. This watch is powered by its correct 17-jewel Elgin grade 533 movement.
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