watches : Elgin Stopwatches from WWII, both high-speed and regular |
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![]() Elgin 582 SW An Elgin 582 based stopwatch from WWII. The balance oscillates at 40Hz, or 288,000 VPH, giving the second hand 1/10 sec accuracy. The photo has a 1/5sec expoure. |
![]() Elgin 582 Escapement The escapement of the Elgin 582, a high accuracy pocketwatch from WWII |
![]() Elgin 469 face The face of an Elgin 469 SW from WWII, enamel with a base metal case |
![]() Elgin 469 Escapement Escapement of an Elgin 469 stopwatch to show the differences between it and the 582 "Jitterbug" |
![]() Elgin 469 Movement The movement of an Elgin 469 stopwatch, the lighting on the gold-flashing is hard to manage, but the layout and other elements are shown to advantage |