Most collectors to refer to this model of Elgin’s “Direct Reading” as the “Elvis” watch because it was a favorite of Elvis Presley. There are many fantastic photos from the 1950s showing Elvis wearing the watch.
Elgin catalogued the watch as the "Direct Reading 7776" and it was priced at $95.00 in 1957. It features an early use of the digital concept, with two rotating disks displaying the time through a window in the rectangular beveled case, with the hour disk jumping at the top of each hour.
It is very difficult to find with its original matching Hadley faceted bracelet. This example is in crisp, excellent condition with only a few specks of brassing to the tips of the lug. The gold applied Elgin crest still shows almost all of its detail. Bezel has a matte and polished finish.
The case measures 36mm long and 26mm wide. This watch is powered by its 21-jewel Elgin grade 719 adjusted movement. Many of the new watch collectors will complain of the size being too small. My advice is to stay away from vintage watches and stick to the new watches if you can only accept giant size watches. We have to remember that watch sizes is like fashion trends. Big size watches are popular in the now.
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