The Elgin Watch Word

The Watch Word was the Elgin factory employee magazine, published monthly. Here are a few selections.

Know Your Product

Part 1, The Plate Department

October 1935

Part 2, The Gilding Department

December 1935

Part 3, The Train Department

April 1936

Part 5, The Escape Department

April 1936

Part 6, The Screw Department

May 1936

Other Features

The Box of Wonders, Part One

The Box of Wonders, Part Two

November 1935

How Scientific Watch Jewels Are made

November 1935

The Time of Stars is Elgin Guide, Part One

The Time of Stars is Elgin Guide, Part Two

75th Anniversary Special Issue, 1939

The Elgin Watchmakers College's 20th Anniversary

November 1940

Complete Issues

April, 1924

Elgin watches restored, cleaned and serviced

Regarding the care and cleaning of pocketwatches

Elgin watch mini-FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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