The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Lord elgin 14k gold case w stainless steel band watch. Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method. Service of a 1964 solid 14k elgin 884 25 jewel automatic watch.
Elgin wrist watch serial number lookup nawcc forums. Items similar to instant download printable art, elgin watches florodora 1920s vintage advertising digital. Can anyone give me some information on my lord elgin pocket watch. Elgin the collectors site for vintage elgin wrist watches. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Elgin was originally called the national watch company. With a snap on front and textured silver dial with gold features.
John flavin, vintage watch collector member of nawcc. The case is inscribed on the back to elvis jean julian. Buy elgin wristwatches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. In a yellow 14k gold filled case by elgin, numbered 23534. 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. Lord elgin vintage mens 14k gold filled watch not working. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors.
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. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. T851764 cased and timed by elgin national watch co. Elgin rare 18k lord elgin commemorative wristwatch with. An elvis presley lord elgin direct read watch given to presley by jean and julian aberbach of hill and range music company. I bought this in a box lot and really know nothing about it. The aberbach brothers owned the majority of the publishing rights for presleys music through their. This wristwatch has a black case with gold filled bracelet. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Unfollow elgin gold watches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Products, pocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision instruments. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Elgin 543 usa, 8 adjustments, 21 jewles, cased and timed by elgin national watch co.
Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Sep 15, 2015 vintage mechanical wristwatches from the golden years of the elgin national watch company pre1968. Elgin 15 jewel vintage wrist watch with filagree details. Elgins removal of the sculptures and the legality of his actions are the subject of. Produced over a number of decades, the lord elgin watch came in several. Mens lord elgin mechanical handwinding wristwatches. This distinctive 1950 lord elgin has a unique dial design and lug shape. Shop 1950s wrist watches at 1stdibs, the premier resource for and other period jewelry from the worlds best dealers. Thomas bruce, 7th earl of elgin and 11th earl of kincardine.
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. Vintage lord elgin wrist watch 23 jewels model 654 automatic self. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Over a 30 year period, their lord elgin and lady elgin line of wrist watches became world famous for their high quality and high fashion. The elgin company diversified after world war ii making decorator clocks, transistor radios, wedding rings, but the hearts beat was the elgin watch. New listing fine vintage lord elgin 23j 770 6ap 10k gold filled mens watch 31mm runs well. However, if you look up the type model and caliber, you can check on ebay or other auctionsales sites to see what other watches with similar movements sold for. The watch needed an overhaul and a replacement cannon pinion. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. As far as value goes, it wouldnt surprise me to see this watch sell for. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgin s policy of not giving names to models. Lord elgin 14k gold filled unisex wrist watch, 1940s and other wrist watches at. Lord elgin wristwatch repair service of a vintage elgin 884 25 jewel automatic watch.
Get the best deal for elgin wristwatches from the largest online. 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 looked for the little space that is on most wristwatches. Ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. The hands were binding together and needed adjustment. Vintage 1941 elgin watch lord lady gladys swarthout opera 1940s deco print ad. Elgin yellow gold 35mm manual winding elgin 14k gold antique pocket watch with stand display preowned.
Vintage lord elgin elvis presley direct read jump hour 14k gf watch wgf band. Vintage 1950s mens lord elgin shockmaster 14k gold filled wristwatch, fancy lugs. One of the most well known collection of elgin watches is the lord elgin. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. The cream colored dial has applied gold numerals for the even numbers and unusual squared cross patterns for the odd numbers. You need to take condition into consideration thoug. How to determine the value of an elgin watch using the. Elgin rare 18k lord elgin commemorative wristwatch with original box, circa 1951 case.
The case measures just over 78 wide x 1 12 long and is curved to fit snugly and comfortably on the. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. If anyone has any information about this watch i would be very happy to learn. Mens mechanical hand wind watch yellow gold beige 27 mm.
Fancy flared gold filled case is in very good condition. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Yellow gold filled watches were big back in its day, and this model contained plenty of gold throughout. R326121, adjusted in a 14k gold filled case, numbered 879619. What is the difference between a lord elgin watch and an elgin. That heart beat had been getting slower every year and elgin ceased to depend on the watch factory as its main enterprise. See more ideas about elgin watch, elgin, vintage watches. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Vintage 1960 solid 14k gold lord elgin 23 jewel 775 fisher body watch sweeping hand. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. Elgin 30 jewel self winding wrist watch nawcc forums. Feb 25, 2018 1925 paper ad 3 pg elgin wrist watch art nouveau hofrers ladies ebay. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Which are the best watches that are at affordable price. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. The lugs on this watch are large and rounded, giving the visual impression that they run behind the strap they do not, as you can see in the photos. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. Something wrong in the winding as it just feel gummy, no ratcheting.
Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist. Vintage mid century 14k gold lord elgin black dial tank wrist watch circa 194050. Some of the case makers had already used 45 digit numbers that look the same and can cause confusion, elgin also reused the 4 digit case numbers later on just keep you on your toes. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. The idea of putting the hour markers on the bezel rather than on the dial was not new, but elgins designers made the concept sleek. The lord elgin clubman the lord elgin clubman is an iconic 1950s wrist watch from one of americas great watchmakers. See more ideas about elgin watch, watch companies and watches.
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