Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. The first watch elgin made, an 18 sized b w raymond railroad grade watch, was finished in 1867 and over the next 100 years, they went on to produce about 60 million watches. Elgin 14k mutitone gold elgin antique pocket watch 1. From the very beginning, elgin was finishing and selling over 100 watches per day and were working on thousands more. 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. Elgin double hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Movado modern classic ladies diamond gold tone swiss quartz watch 0607105. Swiss make no signature on movement is this a swiss watch. Quality elgin automatic 996 mens gold plate watch w 10k gf. Unusual touchon swiss 18k green gold and enamel art deco antique pocket watch, circa 1925. Elgin never made any batterypowered quartz watches. How to tell an authentic elgin watch from a fake one our. For american pocket watches see illustrated manual of american watch movements, commonly known as swigarts, because the book was originally published by a now defunct material dealers e.
Sold for 350 via cortrie spezial auktionen september 2015. Vintage elgin deluxe 10k gold filled wrist watchmovement. Acrylicplease note that this lot has a confidential reserve. Dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches. See more ideas about elgin watch, vintage watches and art deco watch. Open the case back of the watch and write down the serial number inscribed on the gear movement. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. The last elgins around 1958 elgin introduced a pair of notable advancements for their higher end watches, these were the durabalance freesprung balance, and the calibers 760 and 761, the only american made selfwinding movements. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Elgin lord elgin swiss driver 1930 on liveauctioneers. Used elgin pocket watch for sale in fort worth letgo.
Elgins solution to this was to move the selfwinding mechanism down the. From a simple battery replacement to a complete restoration, our swiss trained watchmakers perform a wide range of repairs with precision. Similar to monaco pocketwatch games download free on ebay. Read about the efforts of mr john walker barriger iii and mr jack pugh in modernizing the railroad. Movado bold ladies diamond gold tone bangle swiss quartz watch 3600322. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. Monaco pocketwatch games download free for sale collectible. One objection to swiss selfwinding watches of the time was that they were often too thick, largely because the design stacked the automatic portion on top of the movement.
Rare lady elgin 23, solid 14k yellow gold, 17j swiss. Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc. Arnex 17 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Bolder than other styles, these elgin watches generally have bigger faces. Introducing elgins 100th anniverasry line that was never released in 1964.
The elgin company diversified after world war ii making decorator clocks, transistor radios, wedding rings, but the hearts beat was the elgin watch. Swiss made gold and silver watch cases were not hallmarked in switzerland until hallmarks for watch cases were introduced by swiss law in 1880. Enter the serial number into an online elgin serial number database to obtain an instant result that lists its year of production. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b.
Antique 0s swiss marlboro watch co gold filled hunter case pocket watch. We provide you with timely and accurate silver and gold price commentary, gold price history charts for the past 1 days, 3 days, 30 days, 60 days, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and up to 43 years. Swiss gold and enamel openface keywound pocket watch, made for the turkish market. Lord elgin rare mid size antique swiss driver watchgender. If youve always wanted to own a piece of functional american history, without breaking the bank, then a. Dec 19, 2017 dueber special pocket watch serial numbers download 7984cf4209 our catalog. The right to download and store images, text or pages from this site is granted to users for. Vintage 1950s mens lord elgin shockmaster 14k gold filled wristwatch. May 11, 2014 watches of the elgin almanac 18711876 1. Mens watches are a great way to accessorize all of your different outfits. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Used elgin pocket watch for sale in fort worth elgin pocket watch posted by kenny lowe in fort worth. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. Note that swiss elgin watches should not be confused with the modern, quartz, batterypowered elgin watches being sold at walmart and other retailers.
Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. So, it isnt surprising that they needed some way of organizing and classifying these watches to make it easier to manufacture, for marketing purposes and for watchmakers to order parts to repair them. Elgin was first in 1960 with a railroad approved wrist watch. Those watches are elgins in brand name only and have absolutely no connection to the original elgin national watch company. In the late 1940s, elgin started to sell swiss made watches and around this time, elgin stopped placing serial numbers on some watches they made in the usa. Vintage elgin watch elgin vintage watches vintage pocket. The dueber watch co swiss mechanical working molly stark dueberhampden railway pocket watch. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. The usual plated cases used in these war watches are found worn out, down to base metal usually. Arnex vintage pocket watchboxchain traditional quality still runs 1 34 swiss. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. Org provides you with fast loading charts of the current gold price per ounce, gram and kilogram in 160 major currencies.
Feb 02, 20 this is a beauty of a pocket watch made by the rockford watch company of rockford, il in 1903. The swiss didnt place serial numbers on any of the watches they sold to elgin. Keep track of your busy schedule with one of these elgin 7 jewel mens wristwatches. Model number case number name line subline cost jewels details. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin.
Vintage mens watch elgin automatic swiss,freight system,case and bracelet 10k gold filled,was serviced,new crystal,working good condition ttictac 4. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. Elgin mechanical automatic wristwatches with 17 jewels for sale. Elgin had the brilliant but ultimately failed idea to produce a watch movement that could be converted easily from open face wind at 12.
Vintage 1935 manual wind elgin gold filled ladies wrist watch with leather cord band. Our focus is and always has been on high grade movements and rare short run models from american watch makers. Antique elgin 14k gold filled hand painted pocket watch flowers birds. Whether youre dressing up for a special occasion or want to make the most of your time spent at the gym, the outstanding selection of mens watches available at sears. The pure gold nugget watch is more than a gold watch. The lord elgin watch should have a gold backplate and 21jewel movements. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts.
For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. Elgin and bulova used the 80 or 10 12l size which was the common ww size at that time in europe. Not only are these timepieces stylish, but they can also help you keep track of your busy schedule. Elgin watches serial numbers elgin national watch company.
Enjoy shopping from our extensive collection of unique and original elgin vintage pocket watches. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Elgin canteen database posted on may 21, 2020 may 21, 2020 by diveboy happy to host the elgin canteen database from the elgincanteen yahoo groups, now under the resources menu. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our.
The watches of the elgin almanac 18711876 luis casillas nawcc chapter 5 san francisco may 11, 2014. Dueberhampden molly stark gold filled pocket watch. They also have especially low and predictable friction, ensuring that the mechanisms work well and do not get damaged over time. The watch in the photo is a ball open face pocket watch made of 10k goldfilled metal with a screw back, 16 size in working condition. Roseville pottery pattern identification and value guide. 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 watch though a online database, it could. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. That heart beat had been getting slower every year and elgin ceased to depend on the watch factory as its main enterprise.
Vintage elgin and ever swiss pocket watches is available on hibid. Before that date gold cases were usually stamped with their carat fineness by the case maker, and silver was marked with its millesimal fineness, usually 800, or sometimes just fine silver. Elgin mens wristwatches with 17 jewels for sale ebay. Elgin mechanical automatic wristwatches for sale ebay.
The clock tower of the national street plant was torn down october 7, 1966. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. Find the serial number on a website that lists elgin serial numbers to verify authenticity, such as elgin watches see resources. Elgin watches made before the late 1930s feature serial numbers without a letter prefix, with those made after that period containing one letter. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. This opens a new chapter in elgins watch production that. Elgin mens gold tone rectangle case with bark finish watch. Black leather bandthe elgin national watch company was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Check out our lady elgin selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops.
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