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What does Elgin watch grade mean?

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What does Elgin watch grade mean?
In 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Elgin 7 Jewel on 1stDibs
Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
polished. The movement is 7 jewel, working, and serial number 23649821. Manufacturer: Elgin Manufacturer
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Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

1928 Art Deco Elgin 15 Jewel Survivor, Beautiful Restoration
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
What a beautiful watch. This 1920’s Men’s Elgin has been restored from the ground up. The 7 jewel
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
: 7 of 20 Total Production: 26,500 Size: 16s Jewels: 15j Movement Configuration: Hunting Movement
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
accurate. The watch features a 17-jewel movement and bears the name of the esteemed Elgin National Watch
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Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches

1925 Elgin 14KW Solid Gold Survivor, Trifold Case, Stunning
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
: 5,000 Grade/Model Run: 103 of 139 Total Production: 683,000 Size: 10/0s Jewels: 7 Jewel
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
# 5065513 7-Jewel Elgin Movement Serial # 13305507 Grade # 208 Estimated Year of Production: 1908 Total Mass
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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