Vintage Elgin FK-531-C Deep Sea Diver – Professionally Serviced August 2025

A robust 1990 Elgin automatic diver with striking blue dial and Mercedes-style hands. This 42mm sports watch features a reliable Miyota movement that's been professionally serviced and tested at +14 seconds/day. Complete with original stainless steel bracelet and bonus rubber strap.

Made in Japan in September 1990

Dial: Great condition, original, blue dial, white button markers, never repainted

Case: Good condition, large size, stainless steel, some light scratches

Bezel: Good condition

Crown: Push twist crown located at the 3 o'clock position

Hands: Mercedes style hand

Case Material: Stainless steel

Crystal: Great condition, generally scratch free

Bracelet Material: Stainless steel, Elgin signed clasp

Bracelet Colour: Silver

Bracelet Length: will fit up to an 7.5" wrist

Extra Strap: Blue and black rubber sports strap, will fit up to an 8.7" wrist

Lug width: 20mm

Case Size: 42.3mm including crown x 47mm lug to lug

Movement: Miyota – Original and correct. The watch has an automatic movement and has been tested and is running excellently and within spec.

After testing, the watch gained 14 seconds over a 24-hour period. It is normal for watches to run slightly fast immediately after a service and then gradually slow down over the following months and years.

Service: This Watch was professionally serviced by my expert watchmaker and has photo evidence of this. Also, in the pictures you can see the results from the time graph machine.

Serviced August 2025

Video Proof: Video of the watch functioning perfectly is available below

Please Click Below

Click the video above showing the Day/Date function working perfectly

To set the Date : Pull the crown out one click and turn the crown anticlockwise

Best at noon (NOT MIDNIGHT WHEN THE DAY/DATE IS CHANGING). Do NOT roll the crown fast. Always roll softly and slowly.

To Set The Time: Pull the crown out 2 clicks and roll the crown slowly to the time desired, softly push the crown back in and it will run.

Please follow the Day/Date and time setting instruction exactly and if you don't know how to operate these functions visit a professional watchmaker or message me directly first.

If you are not confident and experienced using a Day/Date watch

watch the below video and message us first.

If you don't know how to operate the Day/Date function it will break the watch

If you return the watch with a broken Day/Date function, there will be a 25% restocking fee

Timepiece may have hair scratches

Vintage watches are not waterproof

The second hand may not always line up with the second track on vintage watches

Measurements are approximate

Colours are approximate depending on light, monitor settings, time of the day or people's perception of colours, backgrounds and camera angles

Images are kindly provided by Vintage Watch Street, used with their permission. We appreciate their exceptional photography that beautifully showcases the watches we offer at UK Vintage Watch Ltd.

Shipping

Free UK delivery via Royal Mail, NEXT DAY DELIVERY!

For Europe, delivery typically takes 3-5 working days and costs £20.

Worldwide shipping usually arrives within 5-7 working days at a cost of £20.

USA - Tariff and Shipping Notice (ALL INCLUSIVE SHIPPING)

Due to recent changes in US law, all orders shipped to the USA include an estimated shipping tariff and handling fee within our flat rate shipping fee of  £55 ensuring no unexpected charges upon delivery. Delivery times may vary due to customs processing and local postal services.

For all other countries, customers are responsible for any customs fees or import duties imposed by their government.

If you have any questions, please message us and we will be happy to help you.

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