People frequently want to know how much their antique or vintage watch is worth. Nov 26, 2010 buy this watch at antique elgin pocket watch serial. In fact, elgin produced approximately onehalf of the total number of betterquality pocket watches manufactured in the united states. Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale. You can also refer to an elgin serial number chart. Other than sentimental value the value seems to be in the case. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. Get the best deal for elgin pocket watches from the largest online selection at.
Gs supplies, inc, founded in 1916, has manufactured watch crystals for almost 100 years. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs elgin 14k sold gold ornately engraved ladies antique pocket watch manual winding. Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. In addition to houses in elgin, there were also 28 condos, 83 townhouses, and 17 multifamily units for sale in elgin last month. Stories news how to determine the value of a pocket watch. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Im more interested in finding out the year made and model number than anything else. Discussion in american pocket watches started by jerry treiman, sep. Although elgin stopped trading in 1964, the company had almost 100 years of trading, during which time they produced over 60 million watches.
Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders. Antique elgin pocket watch 14k yellow gold pocket watch, front and back of case are intricately engraved. Vintage mens elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage elgin or the earlier national watch co. If you have a quartz watch, one that uses a battery, one with a logo, instead of the name elgin on the dial, or anything made after around 1965, then you are pretty much out of luck. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. Current value of a 14k, 15 jewel, elgin pocket watch, year 1911, grade 354, excellent condition, awc co. Gold pocket watches and gold fill pocket watches available.
A, seven jewels and it has the serial number 22743944 which dates it back to 1920. Some of the case makers had already used 45 digit numbers that look the same and can cause confusion, elgin also reused the 4 digit case numbers later on just keep you on your toes. This watch is in beautiful condition but i dont know its value. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade elgin or the earlier national watch co.
The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. The number stamped on the empty case is 778518 and the number on the watch case is 6154821. 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. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. I decided to look at this from the perspective of a 12size watch enthusiast and at a restricted point in time late 1890s when both companies were. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. 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. The look of an elgin watch is as important as its function. If youve always wanted to own a piece of functional american history, without breaking the bank, then a wrist or pocket watch from the elgin national watch company may just be exactly what youve been looking for. The most common elgin pocket watch material is metal. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Brief history of the elgin national watch company including watch serial numbers and production dates. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. Learn the market value of your antique elgin united states pocket watch.
We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. Vintage elgin pocket watch masonic automaton, rotating skull working. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Production year 1901 serial number answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Elgin is home to approximately 107,356 people and 56,121 jobs. The watch has a stemwinding movement which is working well. Shop forand learn about vintage and antique elgin pocket watches. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. What is the approximate value and where would we offer it for sale.
Elgin ladies yellow gold ornately engraved antique manual. The gold filled case was made by the american watch case company and is the fortune model. For example, at the bottom of this web page is a table that can tell you approximately what year your watch was made. Use this photo guide to help you identify and value your antique pocket watches. Youll find new or used products in antique pocket watches on ebay.
The item antique elgin open face pocket watch silver case 47mm from japan rare junk is in sale since wednesday, january 29, 2020. Sep 26, 2009 try finding the value of your 7 jewel elgin pocket watch with itaggits new tool valuerange it. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. How to find out the value of an antique elgin harley davidson. This gold filled watch features an ornate double hinged gold tone case body with raised floral motif, white clock face with black numbers and chronograph dial with original satin and red velvet lined box. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. As elgin produced pocket watches for over half a century, there are a variety of styles to choose from based on the decade that the watch was made and its original purpose. Buy this watch at antique elgin pocket watch serial. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Fairly common movement housed from what i see in a 14k gold gruen case. Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968. Masonic elgin full hunter gold plated pocket watch and chain circa 1919 has been declared an antique and is approved for sale on. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin.
Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. An older elgin gold filled pocket watch in a keystone case is coupled with an empty keystone gold filled pocket watch case. There are a few web sites out there that are about wrist watches, some about pocket watches too, but ive struggled to come across many that have enough information in the one place to be of much use. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Get the best deals on elgin antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Elgin is a minimally walkable city in kane county with a walk score of 42. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about elgin pocket watch. I have an antique elgin pocket watch that is 106 years old according to the researched production date. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our. Perhaps an elgin expert will give you more details. Mar 27, 2012 we have an 1868, 7 jewel, grade 55, elgin pocket watch. You can find different vintage elgin pocket watches that use various movement styles on ebay. Elgin watches made before the late 1930s feature serial numbers without a letter prefix, with those made after that period containing one letter.
Why you should invest in an omega vintage watch today what your. Elgin watches made before the late 1930s feature serial numbers without a letter prefix, with. Gs supplies, inc, founded in 1916, has manufactured watch crystals for almost 100 years and have published watch crystal catalogs since the 1920s. Shop unique elgin pocket watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts. What determines the value of an elgin pocket watch is the type of. Products, pocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision instruments. Elgin pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts us and international government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Set of 2 antique pocket watches elgin 1897 1923 open face 7j for parts as is. Read a little about elgin pocket watch and sounds like there were perhaps millions, so doubt its worth anything more than the sentimental value to me. How can i find out the value of an antique elgin harley davidson stopwatch without a serial number. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Each watch depending on age, model, style, original quality, usage, previous repairs, parts availability, and overall care, demands very individual care. Vintage watch crystals insist on gs the original still the best. This mechanical wind 12 size vintage pocket watch is in a steel case that measures approximately 1. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. What is value of elgin pocket watch serial number 2740069. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold.
Elgin pocket watch with keystone case and more ebth. Find out the real value of your elgin pocket watch value by using the movement serial number. Shop ebay for great deals on antique pocket watches. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major.
Pocket watches, antique pocket watches, mens pocket. Traces the evolution of the elgin national watch company, americas largest watch manufacturer, from their founding in 1864 until their demise 100 years later. 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. The 15 jewel mechanical movement is in good working condition and has been recently serviced and conditioned. The elgin pocket watch is a timepiece of fine class and expensive taste.
Preowned elgin watches buy a preowned elgin watch on. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 19001909 when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Elgin open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. Its one of the last oldfashioned watches thats made by hand. This is gold plated hunting case pocket watch that measures 2 inches so almost like a 16 size and it comes with a. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold. Find the worth of your antique elgin united states pocket watch. The seller is japanshoppingstore and is located in saitama.
Because the company made so many elgin pocket watches, they are still relatively easy to find, and the machinemade parts, unlike handmade watches in earlier years, make them simple to repair. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. The right to download and store images, text or pages from this site is. Here you will find our selection of vintage and antique mechanical pocketwatches for sale, including exceptional manufacturers such as waltham, hamilton, elgin, illinois, and more. Get the best deals on elgin open face antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The elgin company is no longer in business, so the watches will never be made again. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Antique elgin railroad grade pocket watches for sale here. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Vintage elgin pocket watch circa 1923 15 jewel 12 size etsy. Unfollow antique elgin pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Get the best deal for antique pocket watches 19001909 year of. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. How to open an elgin pocket watch our everyday life. Girards watches reserves the right to reject the sale of any item if said item is inaccurate in price or description or is otherwise found to be defective or is not found to be of quality standards expected for said item. Choosing movements for antique pocket watches from elgin. Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to professional horologists. Enter the serial number into an online elgin serial number database to obtain an instant result that lists its year of production.
Masonic elgin full hunter gold plated pocket watch and chain. Elgin 14 karat multicolor gold 17jewel antique pocket. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Elgin pocket watch understanding serial numbers youtube. Pocket watches, antique pocket watches, mens pocket watches. Antique elgin grade 320 mechanical pocket watch 0s 7j. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company.
Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Many of the vintage pocket watches i restore are already 70 years old, and are in need of parts do to wear, fatigue, or breakage. Its an elgin 0s hunting movement 34 plate model 2 nickel finish pendant set 15 jewel 19051906 of which about 102,000 were made. Europe, united kingdom, germany, france, russian federation. Download duckduckgo on all your devices with just one download youll get tracker. Elgin veritas 18 size 21 jewel railroad grade pocket watch in open. Antique pocket watches including art deco pocket watches and victorian pocket watches, and pieces by waltham, elgin, hampden, hamilton, and illinois company. These watches are considered antiques, and when you take one apart, you will see that it is a work of art, both inside and out.
Quartz pocket watch with chain and extra battery, if you need exact time than here is the one. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. What makes a vintage elgin pocket watch so collectible. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin pocket. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. As watchmakers andor collectors we may value some of these factors more than others. New listing elgin antique pocket watch 15 jewel gold plated. Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. In the past month, 144 homes have been sold in elgin. Elgin railroad grade pocket watches collectible pocket. The elgin watch company also known as the elgin national watch company was the largest american watch manufacturer in terms of total production volume.
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