Elgin veritas 23 jewel railroad grade open face pocket watch grade 214. 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. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. Its one of the last oldfashioned watches thats made by hand. Pocket watches under our private brand make superb birthday or christmas gifts, in addition to great wedding and groomsmen gifts. Brief history of the elgin national watch company including watch serial numbers and production dates. I receive a fair number of inquiries regarding the repair of newer elgin watches, including quartz movements. Pristine 1917 elgin gold hunter pocket watch on 9kt. The watch features roman numerals and a seconds dial to the bottom of the face of the watch. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade elgin or the earlier national watch co.
S elgim pocket watch sn 59088, it has a small real diamand and two small real rubbies in the engraving on the front. Pocket post elgin multicolor gold 6 size hunters case pocket watch. This watch is in beautiful condition but i dont know its value. Eagle design pocket watch with chain quartz movement arabic numerals half hunter vintage design pw65 see more. Elgin gold plated antique pocket watches with chain. The watch is housed in a lustrous goldfilled case engraved favorite to inside, with serial number 24746. Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches from the largest online. Antique 1902 womens pocket watch by waltham in working condition. One of the largest watch companies in america and the whole world. Elgin watches parts, and accessories are known for their reliability and durability. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch made in 1904 worth.
Over the next 50 years, the company used machinemade, interchangeable parts to make highquality pocket watches. Antique waltham bartlett pocket watch, 1902 669877. The website where you can find historical and technical. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders. The high quality construction means that many elgin watches last a very long time and become antiques. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other. Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. Stories news how to determine the value of a pocket watch. An elgin pocket watch usually has two serial numbers. The pocket watch has a hunting movement configuration with a nickel finish. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. Elgin antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 16 pocket. Raymond, 1933, 23j 494 grade 16s adj 6 pos, 937, elgin w. New listing watch antique mens elgin pocket watch gilt case 16s.
Get the best deal for elgin pocket watch from the largest online. People frequently want to know how much their antique or vintage watch is worth. Focused primarily on volume production, but made both low and high grade watches. This riding was created in 1933 from parts of elgin west and norfolkelgin ridings. Elgin yellow gold plated hunting case pocket or pendant. Do you often wonder what the actual value of antique pocket watches is. Elgin antique pocket watches include chains for sale ebay. This channel is primarily about cars, watches and luxury goods. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Its the antique elgin products, and other early american brands, that i work with.
Here are some of the more common types of closures or covers you can choose for your pocket watch from elgin. The elgin pocket watch is a timepiece of fine class and expensive taste. Pocket watch movements, elgin pocket watch, waltham pocket watch, pocket watch lot. Get the best deals on elgin antique pocket watches include chains when you shop the largest online selection at. Elgin 15 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The movement is fully signed and the serial number dates it back to 1902. Traces the evolution of the elgin national watch company, americas largest watch manufacturer, from their founding in 1864 until their demise 100 years later. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Pocket watch cases were the only product made to world war i. This is a 1902 size 16s elgin openface pocket watch. Here is a video presentation of my 1899 elgin pocket watch, which traveled from the usa to england and then to romania, where i bought it. Elgin vintage pocket watch 14kt yellow gold with white enamel. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. I saw many very knowlegable responses on this forum so i am going to see if anyone could give a price on a pocket watch i have, its a 1892 e. Elgin pocket watch value explained including how to determine the real value of your pocket watch by using the elgin pocket watch serial number. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches.
There are mens and womens elgin antique pocket watches available and they feature an array of different colours and styles. Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. The watches of the elgin almanac 1871 1876 luis casillas nawcc chapter 5 san francisco may 11, 2014 2. 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. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial.
The pocket watch was made in 1894 in elgin, illinois. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You are viewing a very fine quality 14k gold hunting case pocket watch. 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. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Description antique waltham bartlett pocket watch, 1902 the watch has a stemwinding movement, p s bartlett grade, which is working nicely. Antique elgin watch and pocketwatch, repair and restoration. Sometime around 1902 to 1903 there was a large fire that destroyed the factory.
Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. The materials were well insured, so the factory was able to recover from this. Use this photo guide to help you identify and value your antique pocket watches. Production year 1901 serial number answered by a verified antique expert. If youre a new or experienced collector, you can find an elgin pocket watch on ebay. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Besides being a valued part of a collection, individual watches make. Antique elgin pocket watch 1902, 16 size, full hunter case, nickel movt. Elgin yellow gold plated hunting case pocket or pendant watch.
Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. Check out our waltham pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces. 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. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold. The look of an elgin watch is as important as its function. Elgin ladies yellow gold ornately engraved antique manual. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers.
The case is heavily engraved on both sides, one side has a monogram in the engraving plate and. How to open an elgin pocket watch our everyday life. I am trying to determine the value of my elgin ladies pocket watch. The star watch case company elgin, illinois started in 1897 making watch cases for the elgin watch company. Elgin 18 karat yellow gold hunting case pocket watch. Elgin also known as elginnorfolk was a federal electoral district represented in the canadian house of commons from 1935 to 1997. A beautiful antique elgin seven jewel pocket watch in working order. Antique full hunter goldplated engine turned case elgin pocket watch. 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.
Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. There are many cases that the watch can be in, but most 15 jewel pocket watches have minimal value over the bullion value of the case. Unfollow silver pocket watch elgin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Discover fantastic elgin pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. Many were railroad watches or standard watches, as they were often called in the railroad industry, designed to meet railway standards. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Make offer antique 1900 elgin pocket watch 18s 7j hunter grade 207 w gold filled case runs. Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method. These watches are considered antiques, and when you take one apart, you will see that it. Elgin pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts.
Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Get the best deals on elgin antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 16 pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. The case would be marked 14k inside the cover that goes over the movement. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. Case marked keystone victory 10kt rolled gold plated.
View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs elgin 14k sold gold ornately engraved ladies antique pocket watch manual winding. Elgin pocket watch valueserial number year of manufacture value there are when you click on the two serial know the link below numbers serial number and you can the only you can find match the important one out the year serial number is the one on your elgin to the year the pocket watch your watch movement was made was made. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 19001909 when you shop the largest online selection at. They created precision pocket watches with elaborate case designs featuring animals, floral patterns, art deco designs, and geometric patterns. Waltham sterling silver hunter case lever set pocket watch 18s 7j runs. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. Save elgin pocket watch value to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Elgin gold plated pocket watches antique 19001909 year of.
Open if you prefer to see the face of your vintage elgin pocket watch without opening anything, you can choose this kind of design. What determines the value of an elgin pocket watch is the type of watch, the age. Most common like the one in this video watches are scarcely worth the case metal melt value. New listingwatch antique mens elgin pocket watch gilt case 16s. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table. Different versions of elgin pocket watches have closures that can complete the timepieces you like. The elgin national watch company was a producer of watches in the united states between 1864 and 1968. For example, at the bottom of this web page is a table that can tell you approximately what year your watch was made. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch.
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