How to adjust a Lord Elgin wrist watch ca. 1950 so that it keeps good time. Currently it loses about 5 min./day.

Most automatic watches can be hand wound. The simplest answer is to wear it for a couple of days despite it not running. The everyday motion of your wrist should wind the watch as the mechanism was designed to do. Another method is to grip the watch with the face against the palm of your hand and twist your grip like your turning a door handle. Do this quickly for 30 seconds to a minute and it should give you enough to start the watch.
If this doesn't work another solution to try is to push the Crown, (the button you use to correct the time), all the way IN and turn it Clockwise 30 full rotations. This should give you enough to get it going.
Your last option is to invest in a "Watch Winder". This is basically a 'Posh' watch box that constantly rotates the watch when your not wearing it to maintain the winding load. Some of these can be reasonably cheap to buy but it is worth buying a decent quality one.

You have a vintage watch, Elgin ceased production in the '60s
Inquire in your town who are the most competent watchmakers, and ask them if they can do it

or

https://www.watchdoctor.biz/elgin/
or
http://elginwatches.org/help/watch_repair.html

Make sure the voltage on the new battery is correct. Just because a battery is new does not mean it is good. That is likely the problem.

No unfortunately there is not! you have gone as far as you can go by changing the battery. The problem lies in the timing module that houses the quartz crystal, it vibrates at a certain frequency that is critical for keeping time. This will require a jeweler who specializes in this type of repair to address the situation.

mcdevito75 here, Elgin, a fine, fine watch, If the name on the dial says Lady Elgin it could be worth more, but the fact it"s an Elgin counts alot also. Older Elgins are also worth more as they are collectables, Let"s say your Elgin is 20 years old and in fine . fine shape, no scratches, tarnishing and is keeping great time it"s worth could be $100.00 -- $150.00 Of course this depends on many factors as mentioned. If your Elgin is say only 5--10 years ols it"s value in my opinion is approx.$75.00 -- $100.00 Bset Bet, visit a few jewelers in your area, many will give a free apraisel on the value of your Elgin.

I think it maybe the same watch that i had purchased years ago. I have an Elgin D275A Wrist Organizer Calender World Time Telememo Scheduler Ana-Digit and yes i do have the manual and i have a scanned copy of it i can send you. It's an impossible watch to find now. you can email me @ [email protected]

http://world.casio.com/wat/download/en/manual/

Hi
This is a warranty issue, the watch should not lose time like this. Take it back to the supplier ASAP
Cheers
Dave

good day,
hope this link below will solve your problem.

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There is nothing wrong with your watch. Probably it's the one measuring heart rate and pulse (heart beats per second).
Use your users manual to set the watch.
By the way: Timex is one of the worst watch producers.