First, enter the serial number off the movement of the watch. The most durable, highest quality wrist and ankle cuff weights in the business. Elgin silver wrist watch ladies silver casing with rhinestone. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed to a wristwatch, which is strapped to the wrist. Some conversions of highend brands still sell for a high value after conversion. Watch serial number information a lot of information can be determined about your elgin watch from just the serial number on the movement where the gears are. I have a elgin giant watch case that is stamped 14k warranted 25 years double stock pride,i heard that some double stock cases was 2 different carats but i know pride means 14 gold,is the case i have solid gold or gold filled or 14 gold.
Elgin gold filled and gold plated analog wristwatches ebth. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. This watch has a 21 jewel movement and yellow gold filled case. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold. In general, altering a watch will lower the value and some enthusiasts are ardently against doing this type of conversion. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind.
The first good guide book is the complete price guide to watches by cooksey shugart, tom engle and richard gilbert. The price guide method the online elgin database method the ebay completed auctions method the appraisal method. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Feb 20, 2016 vintage lord elgin wrist watch 14k gold 33mm x 23mm 20 gm.
This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Others assume that the watch comes with the correct case, or if it could be cased in anything, a gold filled case.
Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. Elgin watches serial numbers elgin national watch company. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders. By 1910, word of elgin s obsession with precision had spread around the world. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors promised seven of waltham watch companys best watchmakers and machinists. The dials are white with gold tone hands and hour markers. Although the pocket watch became near obsolete with the introduction of the wrist watch in the years leading up to world war i.
The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Elgin diamond eg156n date ladies womens time watch wristwatch. To determine the year that your elgin pocket watch was made you need to look only at the serial number on the inner movement. Some books assume that the watch is in mint condition and the values they list will be the very top dollar. Elgin mens twotone silver dial watch and bracelet set. Elgin solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. For example, at the bottom of this web page is a table that can tell you approximately what year your watch was made. If youve always wanted to own a piece of functional american history, without breaking the bank, then a. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. Elgin giant case stamped 14k warranted 25 years double.
Pocket post elgin multicolor gold 6 size hunters case pocket watch. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin pocket. Elgin watches made before the late 1930s feature serial numbers without a letter prefix, with those made after that period containing one letter. Enter the serial number into an online elgin serial number database to obtain an instant result that lists its year of production. Shop unique elgin pocket watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. If a reliable jeweler valued it that high then it has to be for the gold value in the case. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity.
Elgin 14ct gold, ruby and diamond pocket watch, with a white enamel dial, with roman numerals, and subsidiary dial set with in gold case beautifully engraved with chased cupid holding torch set with ruby, verso chased with shield medallion, total weight 37 show 7 more like this. Designer, gold and luxury wrist watches 25,149 for sale. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our.
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Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Did you know that in 1675 it was charles ii of england who inspired the wearing of a pocket watch inside the pocket. People frequently want to know how much their antique or vintage watch is worth. Discussion in american pocket watches started by nickb, jan 17, 2008. The watch was just serviced and keeping excellent time. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches.
Elgin mens gold tone rectangle case with bark finish watch. Research 378 elgin watch company prices and auction results in jewelry. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. Answer a lot depends on the pocket watch such as the year of it the gold value the amount of gold you need to run the sn from then back inside of the.
Elgin pocket watch conversion to wrist watch circa 1912. Each watch features a gold tone case and expansion bracelet. This dial bears black arabic numerals, gold tone indexes, black pencil hands, and a seconds subdial at the six oclock position. You can also add earrings and a gorgeous necklace to complete the look. Elgin watch company prices 378 auction price results. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. Vintage elgin pocket watch 14k yellow gold pocket watch manual winding 37 mm. Discover a large selection of elgin yellow gold watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Antique elgin pocket watch circa 1927 railroad quality.
This wristwatch has a gold tone, rectangular case housing a cream colored dial. Along with a lot of other information about your watch, toward the bottom will be a link. Gram weight of pocket watch cases nawcc message board. Product title elgin gold tone mens analog watch with diamond dial. From functional designs to elegant pieces, youll find everything. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at ebay.
This is the very best movement available from elgin. A gold pocket watch with huntercase and watch chain. Unfollow elgin gold watches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Shop luxury and designer wrist watches and other gold antique and vintage watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. The movement is also sometimes called the watch works. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. 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.
Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. The elgin watch company began production in 1866 in illinois and introduced the b. Elgin yellow gold watches all prices for elgin yellow. Gold filled cases will be less dense, but they will also. Instant download printable art, elgin watches bicycle for two 1920s vintage advertising. Before 195254ish, very few models were issued a name, most had a style number and while elgin had up to 300 models on sale a year, most of these were the same core model with options some models were avaliable in filled, yellow gold, white gold, green gold, plain bezel, engraved bezel as an example in the later years elgin would still. The online elgin database method the online elgin database can be used to give an estimate about the value of a watch.
How to determine the value of a pocket watch stories news how to determine the value of a. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. 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. Elgin gold pocket watch, lady raymond 14k gold open face pocket watch, 15 jewel movement number 16263556, 1 18 diameter, stamped guaranteed 14k 585 fine the k. Until the second half of the 18th century, watches were luxury items. The online database for the elgin watch company can tell you a great deal of information about your watch, based on just the serial number off the movement. Appraisal of antique elgin ladies pocket watch in hunting case. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated band womens wristwatches when you shop the largest online. Elgin gold plated band womens wristwatches for sale ebay. From functional designs to elegant pieces, youll find everything you need when you buy womens watches online at sears.
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. Learn the market value of your elgin watch company. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. Preowned elgin watches buy a preowned elgin watch on. How to tell an authentic elgin watch from a fake one our. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998.
Elgin cuff weights are designed for clinical applications like physical therapy, athletic training and fitness. Mar 31, 2012 if a reliable jeweler valued it that high then it has to be for the gold value in the case. Before this, timetelling pieces were worn around the neck, but it was charles iis love of waistcoats which sparked the change in watch fashion. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. Elgin pocket watch understanding serial numbers youtube. Sold for 350 via cortrie spezial auktionen september 2015. Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method.
Watches for men sports chronograph waterproof analog quartz watch with black leather band classic casual big face mens wrist watch gold black. On chrono24 you can compare 161 preowned elgin watches and buy a preowned elgin watch or sell watches. Vintage lord elgin wrist watch in good running condition. Lord elgin 14k gold filled unisex wrist watch, 1940s and other wrist watches at. Mens gold tone bling iced cz elgin rectangle dress analog metal band watch. If the seller claims the watch is an early elgin but the watch is not keywound or 18size, it is likely not an authentic elgin watch. Mar 27, 2012 what is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Vintage 1950s mens lord elgin shockmaster 14k gold filled wristwatch, fancy lugs. Shop womens elgin gold size watches at a discounted price at poshmark. This is a significant upgrade from the original plastic. Elgin 18k yellow gold hunting case pocket watch manual winding. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company.
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