How can i tell if a 1908 elgin pocket watch is solid gold. They are also available in either silver or gold but they tend to have smaller faces as well as smaller overall body sizes. I have a 1908 elgin pocket watch that i have been told is solid gold. Elgin open face pocket watch elgin 17 jewel open face pocket watch case. Our gold pocket watches are ideal for weddings and you can find beautiful designs to complement your wedding outfit or to give as gifts to groomsmen or family. Elgin 16 size 15 jewels gold plated open face gold inlay dial. 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.
Jul 28, 2009 how can i tell if a 1908 elgin pocket watch is solid gold. Elgin 14 karat yellow gold open face antique pocket watch. Different versions of elgin pocket watches have closures that can complete the timepieces you like. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Elgin pocket watch in gold dueber case nawcc message board. I was wondering if anyone had a rule of thumb they use to approximate the gram weight in a solid gold pocket watch case for the different sizes without removing the movement and actually weighing it. Although elgin stopped trading in 1964, the company had almost 100 years of trading, during which time they produced over 60 million watches.
Vintage 18 size elgin open face pocket watch grade 317. Elgin open face 14 karat gold antique pocket watch gr 364 12s 15j 1910. The elgin watch company also known as the elgin national watch company was the largest american watch manufacturer in terms of total production volume. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors promised seven of waltham watch companys best watchmakers and machinists. Open if you prefer to see the face of your vintage elgin pocket watch without opening anything, you can choose this kind of design. Buy open face elgin gold plated pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for elgin pocket watches. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs elgin 14 karat yellow gold open face antique pocket watch. Some of them even feature compartments to hold a photograph, like a locket. The elgin watch company began production in 1866 in illinois and introduced the b. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about elgin pocket watch.
Apr 12, 2017 this is where i am from and what inspires some of my jewerly. Elgin watches made before the late 1930s feature serial numbers without a letter prefix, with those made after that period containing one letter. The most common elgin pocket watch material is metal. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders. Discussion in american pocket watches started by nickb, jan 17, 2008. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. In this video well take a detailed look at an elgin pocket watch. There are a few half hunter watches that allow viewing of the clock when the face is closed, however, these are less common. Elgin pocket watch, bee watch case, bird pocket watch, 6s elgin watch, full hunter, edwardian pocket watch.
A gold pocket watch with huntercase and watch chain. It is not in the best of condition, the minute hand is broken and the inside of. Elgin yellow gold 32mm manual winding 4820 preowned. Everything youve ever wanted to know about the pocket watch.
What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. This fob could also provide a protective flap over their face and crystal. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. Antique 1887 elgin natl pocket watch sz 6s 7 jwl ser 2460063 brooklyn 8k gold antique elgin father time 21j solid silver open face size 18s rr pocket watch. By 1910, word of elgin s obsession with precision had spread around the world.
Based on the serial number on the movement, we came up with an approximate production year of 19. Tempus 1 silver pocket watch with open glass cover revealing the clock face. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection. Elgin 14k gold pocket watch cottone auctions september. Elgin 14k mutitone gold elgin antique pocket watch 1. Gold pocket watch with roman numerals in the pocket of a waistcoat. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. How much gold is there in a 14k gold pocket watch answers. How to take out pocket watch movement from its case. 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. Antique american gold open face pocket watch by elgin. Sweet heart vintage 1945 serial number dated lady elgin 14k gold plated watch working 1940s. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world.
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. What is the approximate value and where would we offer it for sale. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out. Open face mens elgin watch, gold fill circa 1935, grade 315, size 12s. Antique elgin squared pocket watch zakhorloge antiek, vintage horloges. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. Shop unique elgin pocket watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Open face, hunting case, shutter case, and more options. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity.
Open face elgin gold plated pocket watches for sale ebay. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Elgin open face pocket watch sep 23, 2017 manor auctions. One of the last of the drivers watch flexible lug models produced by elgin. Elgin is on the front face plate and on the back where you can see the watch movement elgin national watch company. Open face gold pocket watch, crown wind, lever set, reversible movement, circular white enamel dial with arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at six, dial and movement signed elgin natl. Up for auction is an antique 6s gold filled elgin pocket watch. Elgin pocket watch with open face, gold filled case. Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Elgin solid gold open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. This gold filled pocket watch features a fifteen jewel movement, off white dial, gold tone hour markers and hands, plus a seconds sub dial at the six oclock position.
We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgin s policy of not giving names to models. This elgin pocket watch in gold filled and has a glass face over the dial. Elgin open face 14k yellow gold pocket watch 15 jewel size 12 grade. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Elgin gold plated 18 pocket watch antique pocket watches for sale. Rare 1908 14k yellow gold elgin ladies pocket watch chain diamond provenance. You can also refer to an elgin serial number chart.
Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. Take your pick of gold pocket watches from leading watch brands including greenwich, jean pierre of switzerland and mount royal, with many of our pocket watches featuring free engraving and polishing cloths. Nov 27, 2015 this how to show how to remove the movement from a pocket watch. For example, at the bottom of this web page is a table that can tell you approximately what year your watch was made. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. I was contacted a few days ago by my wifes uncle who had heard that i was interested in watch repair.
Buy products such as mens crystal bezel transparent automatic skeleton watch, gold at walmart and save. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Freemason pocket watch duotone steel and gold color emblem mason square and compass design masonic quartz watches. Elgin 14k gold filled hunting cased pocket watch in fine running condition. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for elgin solid gold pocket watches. Enter the serial number into an online elgin serial number database to obtain an instant result that lists its year of production.
Vintage 16 size elgin open face pocket watch from 1908 grade 3 running. Elgin full hunter 14k yellow gold pocket watch 7 jewel size 6s guilloche case. With movement out you can then progress to many repair avenues. Antique 1908 elgin open face grade 288 pocket watch from japan rare. Elgin watch watch companies vintage watches luxury watches bellisima 1950s jewels model accessories. The evaluation method detailed as mentioned in the general overview of how to evaluate a watch, there are four general aspects of a watch that effect its value and three major parts of a watch to evaluate, plus a lot of minor things. Elgin pocket watch large size 18 with box hinge sold out. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Antique 1914 elgin gold filled open face pocket watch 7. The watch is housed in a simply stunning 14k gold hunter case. In fact, elgin produced approximately onehalf of the total number of betterquality pocket watches manufactured in the united states. Watch cover reads ajax and warranted 25 years and 2010906. Browse our selection of fine pocket watches and contact our salesmen with any questions.
Elgin open face 14k yellow gold pocket watch 15 jewel size 12 grade 315. We have modern and vintage pocket watches in gold, steel and platinum cases. He said that he had my wifes grandfathers old elgin pocket watch that didnt work anymore and that if i wanted to see if i could bring it. Gram weight of pocket watch cases nawcc message board. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Doing so, it can be seen to be a ladies, 0size, grade no. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Elgin open face 14k yellow gold antique pocket watch gr 345 12s 17j 1920. Whether youre an avid watch collector or just an individual interested in the history of the pocket watch, theres a long and interesting story behind how one of the worlds most popular accessories came into existence that youve got to hear.
It has a sunken dial for the seconds dial and the back of the case is blank. Since you have to consider all aspect of all parts of the watch, it is easy to see that there are a large number of things to judge. Gorgeous 3finger bridge movement with gold jewel settings and a gold train. Set of 2 antique pocket watches elgin 1897 1923 open face 7j for parts as is. Elgin openface 14 karat gold antique pocket watch gr 364. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. Condition all lots are sold as is the condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold open face antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Elgin 14k gold antique pocket watch with original stand display.
Elgin yellow gold 35mm manual winding elgin 14k gold antique pocket watch with stand display preowned. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Antique elgin open face gold 7j 12s pocket watch 040030. Mar 31, 2012 ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. Has edge chipping, most of which will be hidden by a bezel. Depending on your preference, you can choose between open face pocket watches or hunter pocket watches, the cases of which generally cover the entire watch face. Is there a mark or lack of marks that will indicate this. Elgin 14k gold open face pocket watch liveauctioneers. With a 14k gold filled case and a 21 jewel movement. Elgin womens antique pocket watches are typically smaller than the mens varieties. Elgin solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin 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. 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. Antique elgin pocket watch 14k gold filled fahys bristol case. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin pocket. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly.
The movement is also sometimes called the watch works. 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. Here are some of the more common types of closures or covers you can choose for your pocket watch from elgin. Find elgin 14k pocket watch from a vast selection of pocket watches. 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 stamped 20651766. Pocket watches have been around since at least the 14th century, and over the years they have evolved into the timepiece. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about lady elgin. How to tell an authentic elgin watch from a fake one our. Elgin open face 14k yellow gold pocket watch 15 jewel. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. Railroad grade vintage mens elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade elgin or the earlier national watch co. Also, i have a howard and waltham i believe are as well. Mar 27, 2012 we have an 1868, 7 jewel, grade 55, elgin pocket watch.
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