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Creator: Elgin
Vintage Ladies Elgin in Platinum with Diamond Bezel and Gold-Filled Bracelet
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage ladies Elgin in platinum with approx. 0.20 carats in G-H color, VS clarity diamond bezel and gold-filled bracelet. Manual. With security chain on the clasp. Circa 1930s. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Elgin watch...
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20th Century Elgin Watches
Materials
Platinum, Gold-filled
Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this ultra-rare piece of Elgin history! Have you every seen something this sophisticated and beautiful? This is featured in a white and brilliant gold with a black ...
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1940s American Vintage Elgin Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber: 554
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Orange with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique watch by the legendary American house of Elgin was produced in their factory in Elgin Illinois. The watch is done in the classic Tortue or turtle shape and was inspired by a design from Cartier. The original tortue, or turtle watch...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Patinated Dial 1950's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 772
DIAL / HANDS: Orginal with Silvered Lines / Dauphine Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 19mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a classic model by the iconic house of Elgin, one of Americas oldest and most well respected watch companies. It is fitted with their experimental balance. Patek Philippe used...
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1950s North American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watches
1925 Elgin 14KW Solid Gold Survivor, Trifold Case, Stunning
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner. First my PSA: My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s.
Good day, let me introduce you to the Elgin “Art Deco...
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1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped Early Wrist Watch High Grade from 1896
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 14k Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1896
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Wide 32mm
MOVEMENT...
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1890s North American Antique Elgin Watches
Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this lovely Art Deco ladies wrist watch which looks great for both evening and day dress. Made by the US watchmak...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Elgin Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Other
Elgin Full Hunter Gold Filled Pocket Watch 11 Jewels 1888 Gr: 102
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Gold Filled Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Pastoral Design on Front and Reverse,...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Elgin Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Open Face Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1918
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watches
Elgin 563174 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Elgin multi color gold hunter case pocket watch "6 size" in 14k. 15 jewels. Elaborate floral design case. Manual wind. Circa 1890s. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Elgin...
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1980s Vintage Elgin Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco / Reference 0728
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Lord Elgin Watch 26933 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Lord Elgin with rectangular 14k case on leather strap. With subseconds. Circa 1930s. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Elgin Lord Elgin watch...
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1930s Vintage Elgin Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Elgin Multi Colored Box Hinged Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Multi Colored Box Hinged Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Multi colored yellow gold case (48mm) with a stag on the back side . White dial with skinny Roman numerals; subdia...
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20th Century American Elgin Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow G.F.
CIRCA / YEAR: 1812
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm
MOVEMENT...
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Mid-20th Century American Elgin Watches
Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch.
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. The hunting ca...
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Early 19th Century American Victorian Antique Elgin Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Case Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
By Elgin
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, front and back of case are intricately engraved. White enamel dial with black Arabi...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Elgin Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 315 12s 15 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14K Yellow Gold Case w/ No Design or etching...
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Early 20th Century American Elgin Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow GF Antique Pocket Watch Gr 117 17 Jewel, 1897
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue/Black Hands
14K Yellow GF Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Design on Case
Bl...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Elgin Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Open-Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 364 12S 15J 1910
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Han...
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Early 20th Century American Elgin Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 15 Jewel Grade 315
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Yellow Solid Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand...
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Early 20th Century American Elgin Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Hampden Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden 14k Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch. Elaborately engraved yellow gold scalloped case. White enamel dial with black...
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Early 1900s Antique Elgin Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Chromium Finished New Old Stock in the Box, circa 1929
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel on Chromium
CIRCA / YEAR: 1929
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 30mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Original Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement (If you want it serviced).
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This amazing watch is still in its original box and has never even been serviced (that means it must be serviced if you want to wear it). Everything is original on this watch including the spring bars and strap. The guarantee paper is in the box but it has the wrong number on it. I suspect that is maybe why it was never sold. The correct paper likely was sold with another watch and when the jeweler realized it, it was to late and could not sell the second one. If you are collecting new old stock watches...
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Early 20th Century American Elgin Watches
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1926
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. White Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1926
DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Width 27mm
MOVEMENT / CA...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watches
1918 WW1 / Trench Watch Elgin Rare White Star Dial "Foch"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
1918 Elgin "Offset Foch Rare White Star" Trench Watch.
The Elgin “Star Series…….. Let me clear up the confusion.
Not all Elgin black star dial watches are called a "Pershing", th...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1930 Elgin Homerun 667, 15 Jewel, Beautiful condition
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Think Art Deco, think very hard to find in this condition. This is an extraordinary survivor from a fabulous time period for the US
My favorite time period (pun intended) is the A...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size / Hunters Case
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900
DIMENSIONS /...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Elgin Watches
Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Stamford, CT
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with a beaut...
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Early 1900s Antique Elgin Watches
Elgin watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Elgin watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Elgin jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Elgin diamond watches, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 79 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider watches by Waltham, Waltham Watch Company, and Hamilton. Prices for Elgin watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $12,475, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,100.
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Questions About Elgin Watches
- Are Elgin watches valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 17, 2024Yes, Elgin watches are valuable. The American watchmaker’s timepieces are widely favored by collectors all over the world. Watch lovers won’t likely pay more than a few hundred dollars for a vintage model, while rare Elgin timepieces, especially Art Deco-era wristwatches sporting gold cases, will fetch much higher sums. Whether or not an antique Elgin watch is a good investment, however, will depend upon factors such as rarity, condition, materials and more.
The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in Elgin, Illinois, in 1864 and was at one time the largest manufacturer of watches in the United States. In 1867, Elgin introduced its first watch — a pocket watch.
In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, Elgin and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches. So-called “railroad watches” were among the finest watches of the era, and Elgin railroad watches are coveted today by watch enthusiasts.
As vintage watches of all kinds are making a comeback — even watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega are reissuing mid-century models — Elgin watches are in high demand on the secondary market.
At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Buyers should keep in mind that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor.
Find vintage and antique Elgin watches on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Some Elgin watches can be worth as much as $5,000 because of their make, model and age. In most cases, though, Elgin watches sell in the $200-$500 range.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No. The USA-based Elgin Watch Company sadly closed its doors in 1968. The rights to the Elgin name were purchased by MZ Berger Inc., which manufactures watches in China and distributes them outside of conventional watch shops. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Elgin watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is Elgin American?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Elgin American was an American brand known for producing watches, jewelry and compacts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Illinois Watchcase Company owned it. In 1901, the company abandoned the Elgin name due to trademark infringement claims made by the Elgin National Watch Co. Find a selection of Elgin American art, jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Elgin watches any good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, many experts feel that Elgin watches are good from a quality standpoint. During its century in business, the American watchmaker developed a stellar reputation for producing reliable timepieces out of fine materials. Today, many styles of Elgin watches, particularly the company's railroad watches, are popular among collectors. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Elgin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To identify an Elgin wristwatch, examine the dial. Until 1960, all timepieces produced by the American watchmaker showed the "Elgin" name on the dial. After the 1960s, the dials typically displayed an "E" to signify the maker. You can also check the stamp on the back of the case. Most Elgin watches will have a four digit style number above a circular stamp that specifies the watch material. Below the circular stamp, you will usually find a series of numbers that relates to the case manufacturer. You can search for the style number using trusted online resources to identify the style name for many Elgin watches. A certified appraiser or experienced vintage watch dealer can also provide assistance with identifications. Shop a range of Elgin wristwatches on 1stDibs.
- How do you date an Elgin watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How you date an Elgin watch depends on its age. On watches produced before 1956, you should generally examine their movement serial number. The Elgin National Watch Company numbered its movements sequentially from its founding through 1955, so you can easily determine the age of a timepiece by cross-referencing the movement serial number with information provided by trusted online resources. For newer watches, a combination of dial markings and case model numbers can be used to determine the year of production. Again, you can consult trusted online resources for guidance. Another option is to have a knowledgeable watchmaker or antiques dealer examine your timepiece. Shop a variety of Elgin watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Elgin watches, grade means what quality the timepieces are. Elgin assigned grades based on the type of movement and the type of finish on its watches. Higher grade watches tended to cost more than lower grade ones. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
- Is Elgin a high-end watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, many people consider an Elgin to be a high-end watch. The American watchmaker produced a line of luxury-grade timepieces, which it sold at aspirational price points. Interestingly, modern-day collectors tend to favor the company's mid- and entry-level watches. Its line of railroad pocket watches is especially popular. Explore a wide range of Elgin watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Elgin watches real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Elgin watches are gold depends on the timepiece in question. The watchmaker did produce pocket watches and wristwatches out of 10-karat, 14-karat and 18-karat gold, but some timepieces are just goldtone metal. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Elgin watches.
- Are Elgin watches still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024No, Elgin watches aren't still made. The Elgin National Watch Company stopped producing watches in 1968. However, it did license its name rights to a number of other watchmakers. Although they have the same name, timepieces manufactured under Elgin licensing agreements have no other connection to the ones made by the Elgin National Watch Company. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Elgin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021It depends on the materials that the watches are made with, the significance of the model and the year of production. Railroad pocket watches can range from $200 to $5000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Lord Elgin watches are no longer being made. The company responsible for Lord Elgin watches was the Elgin National Watch Company or Elgin Watch Company which was in business from 1864 to 1968. The company sold watches under several names, including Lord Elgin before going out of business. Find vintage Lord Elgin watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.