Most expensive watches sold at catawiki to get a better feel of which watches are particularly successful at our auctions, take a look at some of the most expensive pocket watches to have sold on catawiki. 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. The number stamped on the empty case is 778518 and the number on the watch case is 6154821. Elgin pocket watch value the value is improved by the condition as well. Elgin model 2 multicolor case pocket watch 6 size 15 j. If the watch has little or no damage then it will also be worth a lot more than one that perhaps looks battered. 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.
How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. Save elgin pocket watch value to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Favorite add to antique pocket elgin natl watch co hunter 1909c grade 335 model 24 dial porcelain case gold plated 55mm unisex gift to restore or parts. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Production year 1901 serial number answered by a verified antique expert. The founders of the elgin national watch company recognized that there was a. Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method the quickest method the price guide method the online elgin database method the ebay completed auctions. Over the next century, the firm produced more than 60 million wrist and pocket watches. 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 sale old vintage, antique elgin pocket. For this reason, many factory production dates are approximate. The item elgin full hunter case pocket watch is in sale since saturday, february 8, 2020. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major. Avery, annual output rose from about 30,000 watches in the early 1870s to about 500,000 by the late 1880s, when the company employed nearly 2,500 people at its elgin plant. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Oct 11, 2012 elgin pocket watch value the value is improved by the condition as well. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. What is the value of my elgin pocket watch 1887,serial. An older elgin gold filled pocket watch in a keystone case is coupled with an empty keystone gold filled pocket watch case. 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.
Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. In fact, elgin produced approximately onehalf of the total number of betterquality pocket watches manufactured in the united states. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. 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.
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. Read about the efforts of mr john walker barriger iii and mr jack pugh in modernizing the railroad. Elgin 15 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. The first watch elgin made, an 18 sized b w raymond railroad grade watch, was finished in 1867 and over the next 100 years. Antique pocket watch information pocket watch site. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our. Elgin watches parts, and accessories are known for their reliability and durability. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was.
Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton elgin national watch co. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. It keeps perfect time it has 7 jewels and is an 18s size. I have an old elgin pocket watch, that belonged to my father.
New listing elgin national watch co pocket watch 18 size 21 jewel of lever set 1885 nice. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 18801889 when you shop the largest. This opens a new chapter in elgins watch production that. Sold antique elgin national pocket watch in pawtucket letgo. The high quality construction means that many elgin watches last a very long time and become antiques. What determines the value of an elgin pocket watch is the type of watch, the age, quality and grade, although the most important factor in purchasing one is gut feeling and whether you like the look and style of it. There are mens and womens elgin antique pocket watches available and they feature an array of different colours and styles. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Aug 04, 2012 find out the real value of your elgin pocket watch value by using the movement serial number. Next this enterprise, which would quickly become one of the worlds leading manufacturers of timepieces, was founded in chicago during the civil war by a group of investors that included benjamin w. Find out the real value of your elgin pocket watch value by using the movement serial number. All original elgin timepieces are mechanical watches. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. A motor or safety barrel is used in pocket watches around 1900, a reverse.
Elgin ladies yellow gold ornately engraved antique manual. Model number case number name line subline cost jewels details. Elgin pocket watch with keystone case and more ebth. Established in 1864, the national watch company changed its name a decade later to elgin national watch company to reflect its location in elgin, illinois. Elgin open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. In general, altering a watch will lower the value and some enthusiasts are ardently against doing this type of conversion. Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our pocket. 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. Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. Good working order with second, minute, and hour hands.
Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. In 1874, the name of the company was changed to the elgin national watch co. The elgin national watch company was a producer of watches in the united states between 1864 and 1968. This video will help you understand how to work out the year of manufacture for your elgin pocket watch. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. Elgin was first in 1960 with a railroad approved wrist watch. Please do not call us for antique pocket watch information andor values. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit.
It has a circular white face and second seconds face, with matching blue hands. Shop our selection of elgin pocket watches from the worlds premier auctions and. Vintage elgin watch co pocket watch in working condition. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out.
Introducing elgins 100th anniverasry line that was never released in 1964. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders. 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. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. Unfollow elgin national watch company pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Generally, the lower the serial number, the older the watch is, a factor that will often make the piece more.
We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. Contemporary elgins are assembled from chinese parts. Elgin pocket watch value understanding their value. Try finding the value of your 7 jewel elgin pocket watch with itaggits new tool valuerange it. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. Total production over their 100 years of operation. Pocket watch, coin silver hunter case, key wound, 11 jewels, size 18s, circa 1880 date. The seller is tajcoins and is located in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Glossary elgin watches serial numbers elgin national. Approximate date the movement of a watch is produced. Pocket watch, coin silver hunter case, key wound, 11 jewels, size.
Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to professional horologists. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. Watch crystal chart for watchmakers and hobbyists free download. Elgin pocket watch understanding serial numbers youtube. Size 18s, model 5, 7 jewels, grade 73, class 11, open face configuration, pendant wind and set, gilded movement, full plate, and going barrel.
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