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IHC Member 1508
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Hey everybody! Now, I know that this is probably a real dumb question, but since I'm kinda new to all of this, and I'm not really well versed in Elginatomy, why do some Elgin dials have a star on them? Does it have something to do with the war? Regards, Brad
 
Posts: 956 | Location: Wenatchee, Washington in the USA | Registered: December 14, 2010
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The star was part of the "Elgin, timed by the stars" advertising campaign which I believe started around 1925.

regards,
bb
 
Posts: 6376 | Location: Texas in the USA | Registered: July 27, 2009
IHC Member 1508
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Thanks Buster.
 
Posts: 956 | Location: Wenatchee, Washington in the USA | Registered: December 14, 2010
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Here is a little history in the 'Star' Case for Elgin....

Regards,

Jerry

 
Posts: 2828 | Location: California in the USA | Registered: June 23, 2008
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for the informations he was not knowing on this case, thanhs Jerry.
 
Posts: 17 | Location: São Paulo in Brazil | Registered: November 21, 2010
IHC Member 1508
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Thanks Jerry! This is very interesting! Regards, Brad
 
Posts: 956 | Location: Wenatchee, Washington in the USA | Registered: December 14, 2010
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What is the significance of the later symbol that looks like a siamesed lower case d and p?
 
Posts: 149 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: September 23, 2009
IHC Member 1291
Picture of Buster Beck
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Why that's the trademarked/patented "Dura~Power" mainspring Smile
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regards,
bb
 
Posts: 6376 | Location: Texas in the USA | Registered: July 27, 2009
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Picture of Jerry King
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Elgin came out with the DuraPower mainspring in 1949 or 1950, I believe....Supposed to be unbreakable and anti-magnetic....

Here is one of their adds of 1950....

Regards,

Jerry

 
Posts: 2828 | Location: California in the USA | Registered: June 23, 2008
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