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. Here you will find our selection of vintage and antique mechanical pocketwatches, including exceptional manufacturers such as waltham, hamilton, elgin, illinois, and more. Antique elgin pocket watch gold fill 15 jewels 47mm dia. Elgin 12 size, 15 jewels, hunting style mens pocket watch. This one hundred year old watch has been in my family for over 100 years. I have a 1908 elgin pocket watch that i have been told is solid gold. Make offer elgin veritas 23j vanguard mens gold filled nonrunning pocket watch. Learn about vintage and antique pocket watches all about vintage pocket watch dials part 2 dial styles, ornate dials, railroad dials, and hamilton melamine dials. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch made in 1904 worth. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold.
This watch is in beautiful condition but i dont know its value. 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. Elgin 6s pocket watch conversion to 41mm ss wrist watch polychrome dial 1904. Antique waltham gold pocket watch 18s 24 hr dial with original chain clip runs. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Antique 18kt gold enameled hunter case pocket watch. Cross gold 1917 elgin 6s pocket watch conversion marriage wristwatch serviced. Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale.
Dec 27, 2009 repair of a 1904 hunter case 15 jewel elgin pocket watch. Elgin gold filled pocket watch with updown indicator circa 1928. Elgin the collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches. Elgin pocket watch repair i specialize in antique elgin pocket watch repair and and elgin pocket watch restoration. Elgin size 18 antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for. Aug 06, 2012 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. Antique 1904 elgin 16s 7j gold filled pocket watch parts steampunk. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. Rare antique omega 12s gold plated pocket watch running strong. Mar 29, 2014 1904 elgin pocket watch 17 jewel this is an origin for auction.
The watch is a 244 grade, 16s size, serial number 11039775, 17 jewel, adjustable, model 7. 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. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office. If youre a new or experienced collector, you can find an elgin pocket watch on ebay. The dial first appeared around 1904, and was used across the entire santa fe railway system to. Apr 07, 2018 elgin 15jewel 14k gold filled pocket watch for auction. Elgin 15jewel 14k gold filled pocket watch for auction. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Antique 1904 elgin 14k solid gold multicolor full hunter case pocket watch for sale is this antique 1904 art nouveu 14k solid multicolor gold pocket watch by the legendary elgin watch co. 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. Elgin enamel dial, multicolored with inlaid gold leaf. Dueber heavy engraving for sale collectible pocketwatch shop.
The right to download and store or output pages and pictures from this web site is granted to users for their personal use only. Had to take apart, clean, adjust balance, replace hands. Antique 1904 elgin 15 jewel pocket watch property room. Elgin 20 year gold filled case open face case pocket. Elgin solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
Shop unique elgin pocket watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Is there a mark or lack of marks that will indicate this. Find great deals on ebay for elgin 14k pocket watch and elgin pocket watch 18k. Vintage elgin pocket watch 14k yellow gold pocket watch manual winding 37 mm. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. Elgin gold deco working 17j pocket vintage watch clean 1940 14s, art 495 vintage working 1940. Sold for 350 via cortrie spezial auktionen september 2015. This is an elgin national watch company pocket watch made c. You might find my elgin pocket watch repair page interesting as ive made available to you elgin pocket watch production numbers that will assist you in dating your watch, as well as photos of a few of the elgin pocket watches that ive restored for my customers. This watch features a beveled circular case housing a white dial with arabic numeral hour indicators, black hands, a sunken seconds subdial in the six oclock position, and imprinted with elgin. Many were railroad watches or standard watches, as they were often called in the railroad industry, designed to meet railway standards.
I am selling it because i am not a collector and it doesnt seem fair to just keep it boxed up in a closet where no one will. Our company receives hundreds of packages from many sources every day. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches 19001909 year of. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. This channel is primarily about cars, watches and luxury goods. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. The boston is a 100% made in america pocket watch conversion. Mar 27, 2012 what is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. Jul 28, 2009 how can i tell if a 1908 elgin pocket watch is solid gold. 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. The watch has been recently cleaned and serviced and runs well. Beautifully constructed inside and out, these are a.
Brief history of the elgin national watch company including watch serial numbers and production dates. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Over the next 50 years, the company used machinemade, interchangeable parts to make highquality pocket watches.
Antique 1900 elgin pocket watch 18s 7j hunter grade 207 w gold. Antique pocket watch by waltham, in working condition, gold tone face, circa 1904. Antique 1904 elgin 14k solid gold multicolor full hunter case pocket watch. Original vintage genuine elgin gold filled pocket watch. Repair of a 1904 hunter case 15 jewel elgin pocket watch. Antique elgin 14k yellow gold full hunter pocket watch size 0. This watch features a gold filled frame, small seconds at the six, and an etched design on the verso.
Porcelain enamel dial is near perfect except for a fain hairline near 7. An elgin gold plated hunter cased pocket watch, 7 jewel movement, dial. Also, i have a howard and waltham i believe are as well. Elgin full hunter 14k yellow gold antique pocket watch. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Rare elgin veritas updown wind indicator 23 jewels 1919 circa pocket watch. Elgin full hunter 14k yellow gold pocket watch 7 jewel size 6s guilloche case. Elgin pocket watch in gold dueber case nawcc message board. Elgin antique pocket watches with 7 jewels 19001909 year of. This watch makes a statement, tells a story, and is completely oneofakind. The watch movement is a size 0s, grade 318 quality and type of movement with a hunter movement configuration stem at the 3. Antique elgin pocket watch from 1904 womens pocket watch in working condition.
This is in excellent condition with no crackson the dial. Waltham pocket watch antique pocket watch gold plated pocket watch. An elgin pocket watch usually has two serial numbers. Vintage elgin pocket watch in a custom made leather conversion wristlet. Beautifully constructed inside and out, these are a real tribute to american industry and ingenuity. Antique agassiz 18k yellow gold hunting case pocket watch pre 1900 810 size. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. Antique watch for sale collectible pocketwatch shop. Antique elgin pocket watch repair, mechanical elgin pocket.
Front and back of case are intricately engraved with a floral b. Find great deals on ebay for vintage elgin gold pocket watch. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. This antique, 12 size 47mm case, waltham watch company pocket watch movement timekeeping portion was originally made in 1904 near boston, massachusetts. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. Nice elgin keystone gold filled case, good covers a couple of small nicks on the back. How can i tell if a 1908 elgin pocket watch is solid gold.
Antique 1904 elgin 14k solid gold multicolor full hunter. Vintage 1904 waltham colonial 1425 pocket watch movement runs ticks 12s 17j usa vintage 1904. Doing so, it can be seen to be a ladies, 0size, grade no. 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. Elgin pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Elgin veritas 23j vanguard mens gold filled nonrunning pocket watch. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. Vintage arnex miniature pocket or necklace watch 17j running 19mm vintage arnex. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. Traces the evolution of the elgin national watch company, americas largest watch manufacturer, from their founding in 1864 until their demise 100 years later. Elgin conversion for sale collectible pocketwatch shop.