Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. The building committee selected the city of elgin, illinois for the factory. Ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. Awesome 105 year old class 117 7j open faced watch wow. Try finding the value of your 7 jewel elgin pocket watch with itaggits new tool valuerange it. Elgin pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch, oldwatch. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. Elgins manufacturing headquarters in elgin, illinois, represented the largest watchmaking operation in the world for the 98 years it was in operation 18661964 in honor of chicagos mayor, the first pocket watch they created in 1867 was named the b. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin.
Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Favorite add to vintage elgin 18 size 7 jewels silverode case pocket watch oldetimetreasures. For more information see the watch serial number web page. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. Along with a lot of other information about your watch, toward the bottom will be a link to the search ebay logs for the same grade as your watch. Elgin watches parts, and accessories are known for their reliability and durability. Fine wrist watches price guide and appraisal guide. Elgin pocket watch 14kts gold filled case star dennison. This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Enter the serial number into an online elgin serial number database to obtain an instant result that lists its year of production.
Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. Elgin watches made before the late 1930s feature serial numbers without a letter prefix, with. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. 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. Antique elgin pocket watch, how to open the case to look at movement.
Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale. Original porcelain dial has a repair by the 5 and it has some hairlines but this will not affect the running. First, enter the serial number off the movement of the watch. 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. Antique 1889 elgin rr pocket watch grade 105 16s 11 jewels runs w knife on fob. You can also refer to an elgin serial number chart. Elgin open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. Vintage old elgin pocket watch not working used heetershaven. The online elgin database method the online elgin database can be used to give an estimate about the value of a watch.
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. Antique elgin pocket watch gold pocket watch vintage pocket watch antique watches vintage watches hamilton pocket watch waltham watch gold hands. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question.
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. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches 19001909 year of. 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. The underlying idea was to mass produce highquality pocket. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for fine wrist watches. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Vintage elgin pocket watch with engraved detailing made in 1895. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. For this reason, many factory production dates are approximate.
If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Use this photo guide to help you identify and value your antique pocket watches. Although elgin stopped trading in 1964, the company had almost 100 years of trading, during which time they produced over 60 million watches. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts. The elgin watch company, out of elgin, illinois, was in business from 18641964, and while active, was the largestproducing american watch company, manufacturing an estimated half of all pocket watches dollar watches not included. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. Antique elgin watch and pocketwatch, repair and restoration. Antique 1906 pocket watch by elgin, in working condition, womens pocket watch. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay.
Antique elgin pocket watch, how to open the case t. The watch needs service, however in the case of this elgin the service would cost much more than the watch is worth. The high quality construction means that many elgin watches last a very long time and become antiques. Learn how to value your watch and more in this simple guide. Mega rare antique 18s 23j elgin 214 veritas gold pocket. The majority of antique and vintage huntercase watches have the lidhinges at the 9 oclock position and the stem. Elgin the collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches. Its the antique elgin products, and other early american brands, that i work with. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill meggers and available at the heart of america press. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow.
What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. There are mens and womens elgin antique pocket watches available and they feature an array of different colours and styles. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. Pocket watches, antique pocket watches, mens pocket.
The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with. The elgin national watch company was founded in 1864 in elgin, illinois as the national watch company, and some of the organizers were later to become the some of the biggest names in the american watch industry. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Factory records differ from yeartoyear and factorytofactory.
Watches are produced to this day under the elgin name. New listing antique 18s elgin 17 jewels pocket watch. Just wanted to show off my vintage elgin that i think belonged to my. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. The work force came entirely from the waltham watch company. Elgin 14k mutitone gold elgin antique pocket watch 1. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs elgin 14k sold gold ornately engraved ladies antique pocket watch manual winding. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth.
The serial number must be off the movement of the watch where the gears are, not off the case. Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 19001909 when you.
People frequently want to know how much their antique or vintage watch is worth. Sep 14, 2014 need help pricing an antique pocket watch. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. Production year approximate date the movement of a watch is produced. Watch repair is a fascinating hobby, one of the few that is actually worth doing yourself. Co grade301 niklowany stan db bite numery na mechanizmie18141888. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. Elgin ladies yellow gold ornately engraved antique manual. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. This serial number will tell a little about the watch and is useful information to know when looking to find out the value of a waltham watch.
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