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

The star was part of the "Elgin, timed by the stars" advertising campaign which I believe started around 1925.

regards,
bb

Thanks Buster.

Here is a little history in the 'Star' Case for Elgin....

Regards,

Jerry

for the informations he was not knowing on this case, thanhs Jerry.

Thanks Jerry! This is very interesting! Regards, Brad

What is the significance of the later symbol that looks like a siamesed lower case d and p?

Why that's the trademarked/patented "Dura~Power" mainspring
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regards,
bb

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