Elgin the collectors site for vintage elgin wrist watches. Antique elgin hunting case ladies 14k heavy gold pocket watch keeping time. 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. Antiques elgin welcome to the elgin antiques directory from. Vintage ladies elgin watch with unique scalloped 10k rgp bezel, stainless steel back. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Elgin was first in 1960 with a railroad approved wrist watch. Shops are listed by name and address with a description, plus a map feature showing all antique stores in the vicinity of elgin. Lovely vintage ladies elgin gold toned and crystal dress watch model eg193. Marked elgin to interworkings with serial number 16245238. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
It is actually the very first time we cover a vintage ladies watch. Vintage ladies elgin delune watch this is a very nice ladies elgin watch. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Refunds based on the working condition of the item will not be issued. Rare collectable ladies elgin 541 usa manual wind vintage. The wristwatch has a motherofpearl face with gold tone hour indicators and hands, with a diamondbordered bezel and gold tone link band with foldover clasp. The elgin national watch company was a large watch manufacturer that started after the civil war in elgin, illinois, that made and sold more than 60 million watches before closing u. You must give the letter prefix of the serial number, if there is one. Ebth was unable to determine the working condition of this item, it is being sold asis. Sold antique elgin national pocket watch in pawtucket letgo. This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. Buy ladies antique elgin watch and other watches at.
In later years, some of these watches were assembled at elgins new plant in. Prices are widely accepted as being at least in the ball park, if not close to the actual values. That heart beat had been getting slower every year and elgin ceased to depend on the watch factory as its main enterprise. Apr 12, 2017 this is where i am from and what inspires some of my jewerly.
In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. The term jewel refers to the industrial grade gemstones used as bearings for gears. The elgin company diversified after world war ii making decorator clocks, transistor radios, wedding rings, but the hearts beat was the elgin watch. Rock an elgin handwound mechanical women s watch whenever youre onthego. Beginning in the late 1940s, elgin began importing swissmade watch movements and selling them under the elgin brand name.
Sears has a beautiful selection of womens watches to enhance your look. The resources here cover wrist watches produced prior to 1970. The serial number must be off the movement of the watch where the gears are, not off the case. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Vintage 1916 elgin ladies pocket watch property room. These elgin watches are often smaller and slimmer for a weightless feel. Welcome to the family owned business web site for pm time service. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. They tend to have thinner profiles, giving them a sleeker appearance. Read about the efforts of mr john walker barriger iii and mr jack pugh in modernizing the railroad. These minimize friction and subsequent wear on the inner watch mechanism.
When wadsworth got killed off, a few models were produced by. Elgin watches serial numbers elgin national watch company. How to learn more about elgin watches there is a lot to learn about elgin watches and watches in general. A contemporary elgin wristwatch is available in stainless steel, silver, and plated metal. New listing fine vintage lord elgin 23j 770 6ap 10k gold filled mens watch 31mm runs well. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. It is engraved 10k filled on the back of the watch face. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. Good working order with second, minute, and hour hands. It also includes those who offer antique rings and antique furniture in elgin. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. I hope the information here can answer many of your questions and give you an introduction into the world of watch collecting. Grade 320, 7 jewels, size 0s with a 35mm wadsworth 20 years case. Elgin womens watch eg9756 crystal accent gold mother of pearl dial.
Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by paul and gail zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches and watch accessories. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Watches listed by case metal, brand name, model, sales price and most importantly with a full professional. Antique elgin womens ladies pocket watch wadsworth case ebay. For more information see the watch serial number web page. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by paul and gail zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage. Inside back stamped 6326 cased and timed by elgin national watch co.
Jul 14, 2010 restoration of 1970s seiko bellmatic, rusted solid and broken lets get this watch working. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Yellow band wristwatches will add a pop of color to any look. Antique elgin womens ladies pocket watch wadsworth case. The number of adjustments meaning the calibrations a watch has to keep it running accurately regardless of the position in which it is held add to the watchs value. See more ideas about elgin watch, vintage watches and art deco watch. 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 shops and malls in elgin, illinois and surrounding areas. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance.
Restoration of 1970s seiko bellmatic, rusted solid and broken lets get this watch working. Get the best deals on elgin womens mechanical handwinding. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Fine wrist watches price guide and appraisal guide.
Find womens digital watches and traditional designs to complement your wardrobe. This opens a new chapter in elgins watch production that. 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. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgin s policy of not giving names to models. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. It has a tonneau shape with analog face, beveled crystal lens.
These lateproduction elgin watches are commonly known as swiss elgins. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. 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. Find stylish timepieces in the latest designs that fit your look. Introducing elgins 100th anniverasry line that was never released in 1964.
There is a list of known errors in the elgin section that will give you an idea of the types of errors you may find in the rest of the book. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Womens elgin parisienne from the late 1920s fratello watches. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. There are also listings for architectural salvage, vintage and antique building materials. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. Antique gold filled elgin pocket watch 12 s, 17 jewels, circa 1910wat10268 sharp facets gallery. Elgin, illinois and surrounding area antique stores. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b.
Unless purchased directly from an authorized rolex dealer, all rolex watches are considered preowned. Used ladies vintage elgin wrist watch for sale in lemon. Demesy fine watches is not an authorized rolex dealer nor is it affiliated with the rolex corporation or any of its subsidiaries. Mar 31, 2012 ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687.
Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. 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. The face is square and measures 12 inch long and 12 inch wide. Vintage elgin 25 jewels automatic stainless steel diver watch. This group of elgin and bulova waist watches are from the estate of ms. Rare collectable ladies elgin 541 usa manual wind vintage watch. Sears carries a wide variety of watches for men, women and children. Wristbands are yellow gold, white gold, and goldfilled in a vintage elgin wristwatch for women. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. The most common antique elgin watch material is metal. The clock tower of the national street plant was torn down october 7, 1966. Elgin womens mechanical handwinding wristwatches for. A brief guide to how you can identify a genuine elgin or lord elgin watch. A vintage elgin watch will be made of 14k or 10k yellow gold or white gold.
Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for fine wrist watches. Antique art deco elgin 14k white gold ladies watch with original band. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone vintage watches. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with. Ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing.
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