The elgin watch company, out of elgin, illinois, was in business from 18641964, and while active, was the largestproducing american watch company, manufacturing an estimated half of all pocket watches dollar watches not included. The bold, square, black dial features a convenient date display at six oclock and slim, goldtone hour and minute hands. Antique and vintage pocket watches, waltham royal pocket watch in beautiful. See recent prices for elgin watches, learn the story behind the brands success, and know the key. Elgin pocket watches add a vintage timepiece to your collection with your pick from the range of elgin pocket watches, which are very sought after by watch collectors. White dial, arabic numerals see photos casing material. Popular watch sizes changed over time over the years, the sizes of watches have tended to shrink, so what would be considered a small womans sized watch in the 1850s would be about the same diameter of a mans sized pocket watch in the 1920s. I am so pleased with this pocket watch and so is my sweet grandpa. This watch is in beautiful condition but i dont know its value. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. You must give the letter prefix of the serial number, if there is one. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin pocket. Elgin men s twotone silver dial watch and bracelet set.
Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. This watch comes with a chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. It has a round shape face, small seconds subdial dial and has hand roman numerals style markers. Men s pocket watches started out at 18s or even 20s in the mid1800s. Is there a mark or lack of marks that will indicate this. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Product elgin men s crystal accented ionic watch and matching bracelet, black. Elgin vintage pocket watch 14kt yellow gold with white enamel. Elgin pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Antique watches vintage watches pocket compass elgin watch railroad pocket watch old pocket watches clock shop vintage pocket watch armani watches for men b. Although elgin stopped trading in 1964, the company had almost 100 years of trading, during which time they produced over 60 million watches. Engraved pocket watch gold personalized groomsmen gifts engraved wedding date anniversary gift for men gold pocket watch. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Also, i have a howard and waltham i believe are as well.
Their goal was to create watches that were durable. Make offer multicolor gold elgin pocket watch ca1920 14k gold 16 size case u. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. Open face model 3 grade 345 size 12s 17j pocket watch w fob. Antique watches, vintage watches, watches for men, wrist watches, tiffany, tattoo ideas. How can i tell if a 1908 elgin pocket watch is solid gold. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. S elgin antique gold elgin pocket watch 16 size 14k multicolor gold deer hunter case eur 2,824.
Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. Vintage men s elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage elgin or the earlier national watch co. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Classic smooth vintage quartz pocket watch gift with chain. Invicta men s 8928ob pro diver gold stainless steel twotone automatic watch. This preowned elgin 14k pocket watch is a beautiful men s timepiece that is powered by a mechanical movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. Elgin mens stainless steel watch with swarovski crystals gift box fg160022. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. Save on a huge selection of new and used items from fashion to toys, shoes to electronics.
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He has a collection of clocks and watches and even pocket watches, but he now wears this one with pride every day because it was a gift from me. The elgin national watch company was founded in 1864 in elgin, illinois as the national watch company, and some of the organizers were later to become the some of the biggest names in the american watch industry. Elgin mens gold nugget diamond watch date window 8 band new with box 32mm case. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. For more information see the watch serial number web page. Mechanical handwinding 1879 elgin 11 jewels key wind silveroid case open face pocket watch. Ladies vintage gold filled elgin pocketwatch manufacturer. The dust cover is engraved with a an elgin frame, but is otherwise blank as well the piece is a 17 jewel movement that is made by elgin and is. Check out our gold pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. It has a sunken dial for the seconds dial and the back of the case is blank. If a watch grade sold well, elgin would assign additional runs and high volume watches might have 10,000 or 20,000 serial numbers in a single run.
When wadsworth got killed off, a few models were produced by. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Elgin solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. Men s crystal bezel transparent automatic skeleton watch, gold. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin.
Elgin nos elgin 16 size gold pointed pocket watch hands h233. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. The company would go on to produce many varieties of pocket watches and wristwatches through the 1970s, and elgin watches are now valuable collectors items. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Elgin swiss made 1980s mens luxury gold plated men s quartz. You are viewing a very fine quality 14k gold hunting case pocket watch. Products, pocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision instruments. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. Elgin mens gold tone rectangle case with bark finish watch. Elgin 14 karat yellow gold vintage hand wind men s pocket watch weight 110. Elgin 14k mutitone gold elgin antique pocket watch 1. Invicta men s 8927ob pro diver 18k gold ionplated and stainless steel watch, two toneblack. Make offer gold 1921 elgin bw raymond railroad grade 19 jewel pocket watch large 16s nice elgin usa gold plated open faced pocket watch movement number 21047418. Antique 14 karat gold elgin pocket watch, circa 1895 at.
Gold pocket watches and gold fill pocket watches available. Jul 28, 2009 i have a 1908 elgin pocket watch that i have been told is solid gold. Shop unique elgin pocket watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Elgin pocket watches were an icon of american pocket watch production in the 20th century and reflect the massive progress of the age with durable yet elegant designs. Vintage mens elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage elgin or the earlier national watch co. The serial number must be off the movement of the watch where the gears are, not off the case. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore.
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Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. May 4, 2020 find great deals up to 70% off on preowned elgin gold watches for men on mercari. Superb antique elgin 16s hunter mens pocket watch to fix. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. Elgin 14 karat yellow gold vintage hand wind mens pocket watch weight 110. See more ideas about elgin watch, watches and vintage watches. Vintage elgin watch elgin vintage watches vintage pocket watch. Treeweto antique mens pocket watch skeleton mechanical. Elgin 18s private label pocket watch coin silver kwks. Vintage harry potter mens pocket watch antique quartz necklace pendant. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. How to tell an authentic elgin watch from a fake one our. Vigoroso mens pocket watch half hunter double cover skeleton mechanical watches gold roman numeral gift box. This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible.
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Keep track of your busy schedule with one of these elgin 7 jewel men s wristwatches. Men s watches 1 pocket watches 30 womens watches 27 watch accessories. The lord elgin collection were classic dress watches made for men, often with gold plated cases and leather straps, perfect for office wear with a suit or an evening out at a matinee. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill meggers and available at the heart of america press. This elgin pocket watch in gold filled and has a glass face over the dial. Vintage mens elgin 15 jewel 14k gold filled pocket watch works. This elgin national watch company timepiece, circa 1902, contains one of the finest railroadgrade pocket watch mechanisms available in the day. Mar 27, 2012 hello, i have an antique elgin pocket watch apprx. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. New listing antique 18s elgin 17 jewels pocket watch. To be a railroad grade watch, the following criteria must be met. Elgin vintage 1928 mens watch 18k yellow gold case art deco watch mens jewelry elgin watch jamiekatesjewelry 4. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders.
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A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Elgin national watch company in the spring of 1864 half a dozen ambitious chicago businessmen decided that if massachusetts could build a factory that built watches illinois could, too. Shop by elgin at for watches including brands like elgin. Preowned elgin watches buy a preowned elgin watch on. Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or. Apr 12, 2017 this is where i am from and what inspires some of my jewerly. Produced over a number of decades, the lord elgin watch came in several different forms, including square, circular, and rectangular cases, and the general style. Elgin white gold antique art deco pocket watch, 1922 for. Germany made elgin pocket watch 18 size pocket watch mainspring ja101.
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