Gold Face Elgin Pocket Watch
Elgin Antique Open Face Gold Filled Pocket Watch Gr 27 15 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
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
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Early 20th Century American Pocket 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
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k 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
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Elgin B.W. Raymond open face pocket watch.
10k gold filled case.
Size 16, 21 jewels with 8
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, 53mm, 1886 Year, Hunting, Serviced/Warranty
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Gold-plated Elgin National Watch Co. 53mm pocket watch, white face, black Roman numerals that has
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision
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Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches
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Antique Art Deco 1927 Elgin 14 Karat White Gold Filled 17 Jewels Pocket Watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Elgin Open Face White Gold Filled Pocket Watch size 12. Art Deco in style Grade 479- Serial
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches
1888 Elgin National 14K Gold 11J Pocket Watch Brooklyn Hunt 6s 54g
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 1880’s pocket watch by Elgin National Watch Company. White porcelain face with black
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Antique 1880s Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
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By American Waltham Watch Co.
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Antique Patek Philippe. A Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe 18kt Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891.
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
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18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 with Box & Papers!
By Zenith
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 With Box & Papers!
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Audemars Freres Full Hunter Minute Repeater Chronograph Rose Gold Pocket Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
A rare antique 60mm full hunter minute repeater chiming chronograph pocket watch, in rose gold, by Audemars Freres.
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
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18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Union Horlogere 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Alpina, Glashütte
Located in Berlin, DE
Union Horlogere 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch.
Pocket watch can be wound and works.
Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Pocket Watches
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch Angelus
By Angelus
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K Rose Gold Hunter-case Swiss Pocket Watch ANGELUS #40283.
Cronograph with o'clock and quarter chimes on demand.
58mm/2.28in three-lid case in rose gold.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Rose Gold
Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
A very rare decorative beautiful enamel cultured seed pearl, full-faced Hunter pocket watch, with OMEGA stamped on the dial circa. 1894 -1912, probably aimed at the export market. Th...
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches
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Pearl, Enamel
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Antique Fine Silver Pocket Watch, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, early 20th century fine silver, ladies fob watch or pocket watch.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
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Silver
Gents Hamilton Watch Co. Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold, Manual W/ Subseconds
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Hamilton Watch Co. pocket watch in 14k yellow gold. Manual w/ subseconds. Size of the case: 56mm Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Certified preowned Hamilton watch is made out ...
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20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six p...
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Waltham Octagon Antique 14 Karat Open Face Pocket Watch Gr 225 17 Jewel
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14K Gold Case w/ Initials "DM" Etched on Case
Black Arabic Numerals
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Antique Early 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 44 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 Piece case with inside Dust cover, the cover has an engraved presentation dated 1920. 17 Jewel Gilt lever mo...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Omega Art Deco Vintage Steel cased Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1930s Omega Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. Diameter X 7 M.M. thick 3 Piece Omega signed Stainless Steel case. 15 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement. Original, ne...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Hampden Watch Co. Gold Plated White Dial 1900-1909
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yellow Gold Waltham Pocketwatch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold engraved Waltham pocket watch. White dial with sub-seconds dial. Case # 10414. Circa 1886. Size 6 (Aprx. 34mm).
Expertly restored by our master watchmakers.
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket Watch
By Ebel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket watch
Material: Gold Plated
Case: Diameter 36.4 mm x Thickness 9.5 mm, gold plated
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Vintage 1950s Artisan Wrist Watches
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Gold Plate
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Elgin Gold & Ruby 40mm Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add this unique time piece to your collection! Circa 1920s/1930s, this 14k Gold Elgin 40mm pocket
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Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1906
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / 12 Size
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Elgin Open-Face Gold-Filled Antique Pocket Watch Grade 193 12S 19J 1908
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Elgin Crusader Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch 12S 17J 1925
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Champagne Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 345 12S 17J 1920
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Year 1883, Working, 11 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Gold Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Year 1883, Working, 11 Jewel, Size 8s, Hunting, Elgin
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold-Plated, Case, Year 1893, 7 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Plated, 52 mm Case, Year 1893, Seven Jewel, Size 16s, Model
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Elgin Platinum and 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Watch / Open Faced
METAL
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
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14k Gold, Platinum
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hand Wind Men's Pocket Watch Weight 110.53gm
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Elgin 14K pocket watch is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a
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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches
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Yellow Gold
1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto
By Lord Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
the man's name. The watch features an off white open face dial with a Monsanto "M" at the top and the
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
1924 Elgin Pocketwatch, Working, 21 Jewel, BW Raymond, Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
1924 Elgin Pocketwatch, Working, 21 Jewel, BW Raymond, Gold Filled, 50mm, Adjusted 5pt, Elgin
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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches
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Gold-filled
Elgin 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Cushion Shaped Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Stamford, CT
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch.
Elite W. Co. 14K stamped 325043. Works
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Chinoiserie Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in valatie, NY
Elgin 14K gold triple hunter case pocket watch with chinoiserie decoration. The back with engraved
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Gold Filled Elgin National Watch Co. 1925 Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Elgin pocket watch, attributed to 1925 production.
Grade 387, 16S, 17J movement #27868382
10 carat
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin National Watch Co. Antique Pocket Watch with Gold Inlaid Back
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Men's pocket watch is made with Fahys coin silver case #E656 and inlaid with a figure of a deer in gold
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Filled, Year 1906, 15 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Filled, Year 1906, 15 Jewel, Size 16s, White Face, Black
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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1909 Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Working, Very Good Condition
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1909 Gold Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Working (see video), Very Good Condition, Grade 320
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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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Elgin National Watch Co Ladies Antique Pocket Watch with Chain Pendant Necklace
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1891, Elgin National Watch Co. Ladies Pocket Watch. Size 18, 44.54mm in fourteen karat 14K
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Antique Elgin Men's Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
By Elgin National Watch Co., this circa 1912 American made brass pocket watch model #303 has been
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
Vintage Elgin Gold-Plated Pocket Watch, Year 1907, Floral Bird Case, 7 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, Year 1907, Floral Bird Case, 7 Jewel, Size 12s, Hunting
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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hand Wind Men's Pocket Watch Weight 110.53gm
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Elgin 14K pocket watch is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Aged Crystal From 1916
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain Knife Playing Cards Gamblers Set
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Hinged Engraved Case
METAL
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
14K Gold Edwardian Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch, 1904
Located in Venice, CA
This Edwardian pocket watch is a treasure that dates to 1904. It is an Elgin watch in excellent
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20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches
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14k Gold
Elgin White Gold-Filled Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin White Gold-Filled 12-size open face pocket watch, circa 1930s. Case has fold down outer ring
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Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gilt Pocket Watch with Chain and Knife, circa 1938
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin yellow gilt open face pocket watch, 12 size, circa 1938, with chain and pen knife. Watch
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Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches
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Gilt Metal
Elgin White Gold-Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch, circa 1929
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin White Gold-Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1929. 12 size open face white gold-filled case
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face Pocket Watch circa 1920s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled 16-S Open Face Railroad style pocket watch circa 1920's. Featuring white
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20th Century American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
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Gold Face Elgin Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gold face elgin pocket watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and gold-filled. Finding the perfect gold face elgin pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold face elgin pocket watch over the years, but those made by Elgin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Finding a gold face elgin pocket watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.
How Much is a Gold Face Elgin Pocket Watch?
The price for a gold face elgin pocket watch starts at $550 and tops out at $1,400 with these watches, on average, selling for $950.
Finding the Right pocket-watches for You
Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.
The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)
At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.
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, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.
By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.
Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.
Questions About Elgin
- 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 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.
- 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.
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