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Uscanuck
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Posted on Monday, January 07, 2013 - 09:43 am:   
I picked up a US Ord. Elgin military watch with a Cal.580 movement; however it was enclosed in a burgundy bakelite water-tight watch case with orange/yellow lenses.

Has anyone seen this type of watch/case configuration? Any history or knowledge of this style would be appreciated.
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Uscanuck
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Posted on Monday, January 07, 2013 - 09:49 pm:   
Pictures enclosed.
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Zaf
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Posted on Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 09:50 am:   
I can't say that I have! Looks kind of neat. Perhaps an early waterproofing attempt of some kind? Maybe look up the serial # of the movement to try to see when it was made.