This fine timepiece is lever set and stem wound and a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter the most popular of sizes. Elgin pocket watches among the 4 big name watchmakers hamilton, waltham, illinois, and elgin, elgin is most noted in my mind at least for making a vast quantity of mediocre watches. The elgin watch company also known as the elgin national watch company was the largest american watch manufacturer in terms of total production volume. Its one of the last oldfashioned watches thats made by hand. Elgin pocket watch repair i specialize in antique elgin pocket watch repair and and elgin pocket watch restoration. The odd thing is that while it was marked 8 adjustments, various elgin literature described it as being adjusted to five positions see 1951 ad below or six positions. Antique elgin pocket watch repair, mechanical elgin pocket.
Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968. Get the best deals on elgin antique pocket watches with railroad watch when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Elgin open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for. Shop unique elgin pocket watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Discover fantastic elgin pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. Tom harris auction center the following as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements during the sale, constitutes the entire terms and conditions on which property listed in the catalogue shall be offered for sale or sold by tom harris auction center thac and any consignor of such property for whom thac has acted as agent. Mar 27, 2012 we have an 1868, 7 jewel, grade 55, elgin pocket watch. Vintage elgin pocket watch circa 1923 15 jewel 12 size etsy. People frequently want to know how much their antique or vintage watch is worth. By 1910, word of elgin s obsession with precision had spread around the world. Start your search with the top menu or catalog drilldown filters. Jun, 20 the i series of serial numbers were the last ones used on the grade no.
Unfollow elgin pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Although elgin stopped trading in 1964, the company had almost 100 years of trading, during which time they produced over 60 million watches. Elgin pocket watch understanding serial numbers youtube. Get the best deals on elgin open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. This fine timepiece is lever set and stem wound and a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter, the most popular of sizes. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co.
This elgin pocket watch is model 20, 16 size, three quarter plate, open face, grade 571. 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. This elgin railroad grade 571 pocket watch is lever set and stem wound and is a size 16 and measures 2 inches in diameter the most popular of sizes. Raymond pocket watch is one of the elgin watch companies top of the line offerings.
The inside of the back cover is signed 3055, 10k gold filled, cased and timed by elgin national watch co. Elgin open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels ebay. The watches of the elgin almanac 1871 1876 luis casillas nawcc chapter 5 san francisco may 11, 2014 2. In fact, elgin produced approximately onehalf of the total number of betterquality pocket watches manufactured in the united states. Elgin antique pocket watches with railroad watch for sale.
Start your search by engine, chassis or heavy duty chassis by making your selection in the top menu. B110606 for sale, we are offering an original, 1956 parts list for elgin outboard motor, 7. Vintage elgin pocket watch 14k yellow gold pocket watch manual winding 37 mm. How to open an elgin pocket watch our everyday life. Mens bulova gold filled 2 tone tank watch art deco running. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. Discover fantastic elgin pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch.
New listing vintage 1909 elgin open face pocket watch. To help answer many of the questions, here is a chart of the models and some helpful information. White enamel elgin double sunk montgomery dial, features ornate black arabic hour. Boss case, cased and timed by elgin as made difficult to see dial flaw, otherwise crisp. For sale on 1stdibs elgin 571 bw pocket watch manual.
Many were railroad watches or standard watches, as they were often called in the railroad industry, designed to meet railway standards. Antique elgin pocket watch circa 1927 railroad quality. Elgin open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for sale. Yes, it was the last railroad pocket watch made by elgin. 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. Elgin outboard dedicated to the green elgins 1946 1956. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. We now have elgin parts motors from 1948 1954 in 5 to 7. 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 watch mainsprings mainsprings for american made elgin watches can also be ordered at the bottom of the page by the serial number stamped on the movement.
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. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. This pocket watch is beautifully crafted and would make the perfect gift for that. Products, pocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision instruments. For example, at the bottom of this web page is a table that can tell you approximately what year your watch was made. Make offer 1950 elgin 571 bw raymond railroad pocket watch 21j 8a. We do not have any parts books for the mcculloch and scott made elgins which have model numbers 574. The generally accepted dates for the last run of grade 571 would place it in 1954.
The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. The i series of serial numbers were the last ones used on the grade no. The generally accepted dates for the last run of grade 571. This fine elgin is faced with this montgomery dial with the desired b. White enamel elgin double sunk montgomery dial, features ornate black arabic hour numerals and block minute num. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold. Oct 11, 2012 elgin pocket watch value the value is improved by the condition as well. Bw raymond elgin railroad pocket watch this beautiful watch is more than a time piece. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. 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. If the watch has little or no damage then it will also be worth a lot more than one that perhaps looks battered. Vintage elgin pocket watch 14 karat yellow gold pocket. Elgin open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels.
We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method. The most common elgin pocket watch material is metal. Aug 04, 2012 find out the real value of your elgin pocket watch value by using the movement serial number.
Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to professional horologists. 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. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. Raymond movement is housed in this desired elgin star case co. This elgin railroad grade 571 pocket watch is an elgin top of the line offering. The look of an elgin watch is as important as its function. Here are some of the more common types of closures or covers you can choose for your pocket watch from elgin. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Get the best deal for elgin pocket watches 18801889 from the largest online selection at. Raymond pocket watch railroad grade 478 gold filled. For example, the only railroad grade pocket watch that elgin was making in the 1950s was the grade 571, and they didnt start selling the b.
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. Open if you prefer to see the face of your vintage elgin pocket watch without opening anything, you can choose this kind of design. Beautiful polished open face 10k yellow gold filled case, size 16. May 11, 2014 watches of the elgin almanac 1871 1876 1. 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. Traces the evolution of the elgin national watch company, americas largest watch manufacturer, from their founding in 1864 until their demise 100 years later. The movement is signed elgin 571 usa p805140 9 adjustments 21 jewels, which dates back to year 1952. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton.
Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors promised seven of waltham watch companys best watchmakers and machinists. Elgin 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. You can also refer to an elgin serial number chart. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. Elgin antique pocket watches with railroad watch for sale ebay. Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches with railroad watch. Front and back of case are intricately engraved with a floral botanical design around the engine turned design in the center. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. The left side of our catalog pages features a set of. This extra fine railroad grade 571 elgin pocket watch is lever set and stem wound and is a size 16 and measures 2 inches in diameter the most popular of sizes. We are pleased to offer for your consideration this highgrade elgin railroad pocket watch circa 1947.
Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders. Antique pocket watches for sale archives the pocket. This video will help you understand how to work out the year of manufacture for your elgin pocket watch. Elgin fancy dial lilac tone pocket watch 18 size 15 j. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. This is a newold stock parts list from a local marine and small motor business filled with great diagrams and information relevant to. Open face, hunting case, shutter case, and more options. Get the best deals on elgin antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Elgin did make more watches than any of the other makers, but most of them were to be kind affordable. Focused primarily on volume production, but made both low and high grade watches.
We are pleased to offer for your consideration this elgin pocket watch railroad grade 571 model b. Production year 1901 serial number answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. You can also customize your search experience for catalog, part search or techinical lookup. 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. Elgin 18 size pocket watch parts elgin 16 size pocket watch parts elgin balance staffs for american watches elgin watch parts winding pinion pinion bevel elgin watch set bridges clamp, minute wheel elgin bracelet size watch stems elgin watch and pocket watch dials elgin pocket watch hands elgin watch clutch levers elgin watch pallet. 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. New to me elgin 571 and an introduction watchuseek. The mainsprings listed here are by factory part number for the spring and the measurements for those who have the gauge and skill to measure a spring.
This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. Elgin outboard motor model data model number hp year built cylinders cooling type leg type shift starter 571. Enter the serial number into an online elgin serial number database to obtain an instant result that lists its year of production. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major. Get the best deals on elgin 21 jewels antique pocket watches. The elgin pocket watch is a timepiece of fine class and expensive taste. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with. Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Elgin pocket watch value understanding their value youtube. Folks we are pleased to offer for your consideration this high grade elgin railroad pocket watch circa 1952. What is the approximate value and where would we offer it for sale. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24.
The right to download and store images, text or pages from this site is granted to users. Here are some photos of an original unrestored 1947 elgin 1 14 hp model 571. Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin pocket. This mechanical wind 12 size vintage pocket watch is in a steel case that measures approximately 1. These watches are considered antiques, and when you take one apart, you will see that it is a work of art, both inside and out. The 15 jewel mechanical movement is in good working condition and has been recently serviced and conditioned. Browse our selection of fine pocket watches and contact our salesmen with any questions.
Elgin watches made before the late 1930s feature serial numbers without a letter prefix, with. Brief history of the elgin national watch company including watch serial numbers and production dates. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about elgin pocket watch. Raymonds, i believe the rest were either socalled transportation grades for use on electric street and interurban railways and by bus drivers, or just commercial grades for others who just preferred a pocket watch for everyday use. Different versions of elgin pocket watches have closures that can complete the timepieces you like. One of the largest watch companies in america and the whole world. As for the postwwii elgin domestic grade pocket watches, except for the grade 571 b. Vintage elgin pocket watch railroad grade 571 housed in. We receive a lot of email regarding the 195560 west bend made elgins. 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. We have modern and vintage pocket watches in gold, steel and platinum cases. The highest i series of serial numbers, starting at i366001 was an openended run, going up to i388000.
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