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Elgin tivoli movement, case, and dial are in great condition. First, as far as i know all grade 91 were 21j, i counted the jewels in my watch and there are 21, but on one of the fingers the top one on the picture it is marked 19j. Feb 02, 20 this is a beauty of a pocket watch made by the rockford watch company of rockford, il in 1903. Silver luminous style watch hands to fit hand sizes minute. Although elgin stopped trading in 1964, the company had almost 100 years of trading, during which time they produced over 60 million watches. An elgin 15 jewel gold filled pocket watch with hunting case. Features a white dial, arabic hour markers, metal hands and sunken sub seconds dial at 6. Elgin yellow gold 51mm manual winding elgin b w raymond 16s 21j pocket watch, updn indicator. How to learn more about elgin watches there is a lot to learn about elgin watches and watches in general. The hours are marked, often in blue enamel, on the outer lid itself. Elgin pocket watch the following is an interesting story about the elgin pocket watch company. Elgin open face antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for sale. Onestop shop for all things from your favourite brand.
Elgin vintage elgin pocket watch 14k yellow gold pocket watch. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. 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. I have looked up the serial number 278039 and found the approximate date of manufacture is 1873. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. It was found in the july issue of harpers new monthly magazine 1869 and gives an interesting insight into the beginnings of this significant maker. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Elgin hunter pocket watch 11503602 14k white dial 47mm manual. Make offer elgin father time 18s 21j railroad dual time zone hands fancy case near mint. Unique vintage elgin pocket watch hand painted themed face. Ball illinois gold filled railroad pocket watch 23 jewels 16 size. If the item you are looking for isnt listed on our website, we may still be able to source it for you. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co.
Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our pocket watches shops. Few watches were made in 1895 with 17 jewels most elgin watches had 7 jewels. Here is an excellent condition and very nice looking antique mechanical pocket watch made in 1920 by elgin national watch co. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgin s policy of not giving names to models. Mens charles hubert antique gold pocket watch xwa3346 antique gold. Check out bizrate for great deals on popular brands like akribos, charles hubert and elgin. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. Wrist watch center second hands assortment 100 pieces. These are original old waltham stock blue steel hands. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. Mechanical hand winding 1879 elgin 11 jewels key wind silveroid case open face pocket watch.
This was my first pocket watch overhaul and the first without using any diagrams. Watch hand refills large hole diameter luminous sport sweep second hands. For more information see the watch serial number web page. Vintage mens elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage elgin or the earlier national watch co. Discover fantastic elgin pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases.
Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. This mens charles hubert antique gold finish skeleton pocket watch features a 14. Read product specifications, calculate tax and shipping charges, sort your results, and buy with confidence. Elgin 14k sold gold ornately engraved ladies antique pocket watch manual winding. They allow you to be able to tell what time it is and, without them, the watch movement would be useless. Elgin pocket watch 160749 14k white dial 50mm manual watch.
The item elgin heavy multi colored 14k gold fancy blue dial hunter box case pocket watch is in sale since tuesday, september 24, 2019. However, over time your watch hands can wear out, bend, or even break. My inlaws have given me the goahead on having the watch restored which will be an interesting project for me, since this is my first foray into pocket watches. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. Unfollow elgin pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Elgin antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 18 pocket watch for. Elgin open faced pocket watch size 8 elgin natl watch co. I hope the information here can answer many of your questions and give you an introduction into the world of watch collecting.
Ps breguet moon hands appear to be the most common by far on elgin grade 50 convertibles. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Elgin factory 14size blue whip and spade hour and minute hand. Vintage elgin watch elgin vintage watches vintage pocket.
The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Note the hole on these is a bit small and will need to be reamed slightly. Small second hands to fit american pocket watches pocket watch small second hands hole sizes 0. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. Demihunter this type of cover leaves a small window on the closure of the pocket watch that lets you see some of the movement of the clock hands without. I bought my elgin watch a few months ago, and it broke. Elgin hunter case multi gold pocket watch explore items from gold pocket watch, vintage. Elgin mechanical handwinding antique pocket watches for. The hands are exceptionally fine, but this makes them delicate. It has a circular white face and second seconds face, with matching blue hands. Tempered blue hands 3 power reserve display 2 more. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts. Best prices on antique elgin pocket watches in watches.
Hands for american watches hands for european watches hands for bulova watches. Here are photos of an 18 size elgin pocket watch, one of the nicest elgin watches i have seen. New listing antique 18s elgin 17 jewels pocket watch. Information about antique and vintage railroad grade pocket watches. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Many of the elgin movements are of interest primarily to pocket watch collectors. Elgin ladies yellow gold ornately engraved antique manual. Do you know where i can get a few more links for my watch band. Hi, recently i purchased an elgin convertible three fingers grade 91 19j pocket watch and i found two things that i cannot explain.
Illinois material material assortments balance staffs jewels screws fusee chains and parts. Decorative front with shield to center and monogram center. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Watch hand refills yellow luminous baton style hour and minute hands. Original dial with natural oxidation and attractive light aging, engraved center, and blue steel hands.
Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. Pattern counted cross stitch chart, pdf format, instant download 220253. See more ideas about pocket watch antique, vintage pocket watch and elgin watch. I have an elgin gm wheeler pocket watch which used to belong to my greatgrandfather. Jewels running gold pocket watch 1917 keystone 25 yr. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. Whether you have a mechanical or quartz watch, outside of the watch movement that keeps the watch ticking, the watch hands are probably the most important part of a watch. Daves watch parts and tools hands for american watches. Pocket watch, size 12s, attractive blue dial, 7 jewels, pendant set, grade 301, hunter case, circa 1911. Use bizrates latest online shopping features to compare prices. Mechanical hand winding antique 1951 elgin model 20, 15 jewel gold filled pocket watch runs great. 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 elgin watch elgin vintage watches vintage pocket watch. This watch has a micrometric regulator and a blue steel hairspring. I have also read that the name of the company wasnt changed to elgin national watch company until 1874. A unique vintage elgin watch with an elgin unadjusted 17 jewel movement in good working order. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. Elgin s manufacturing headquarters in elgin, illinois, represented the largest watchmaking operation in the world for the 98 years it was in operation 18661964 in honor of chicagos mayor, the first pocket watch they created in 1867 was named the b. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. 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. Fortunately, this watch has fewer than 50 parts which helped with taking the guesswork out of reassembly.
Using the elgin database, the serial number listed on the bridge indicated the watch movement was manufactured in 1902, is a size 6s movement, 15 jewels, and. I have an elgin gm wheeler pocket watch which used to. Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 18. Antique and vintage pocket watches, waltham royal pocket watch in. Mechanical handwinding 1879 elgin 11 jewels key wind silveroid case open face pocket watch.