Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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
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Early 19th Century Victorian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow 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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1910s American Art Deco Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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
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Early 19th Century American Victorian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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14k Gold
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
engraved case. We seldom see pocket watches in this condition and dial is flawless as well. You can wear
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1920s American Art Deco Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Gold-filled
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
durability.
The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
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1880s American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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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1920s American Art Deco Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Gold-filled
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
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Early 1900s Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
Materials
14k Gold
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Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a bit of history with this exceptional ladies heirloom timepiece from Waltham American Watch Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and h...
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1880s American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Antique Georgian Noble Irish 'Cole' Family Coat of Arms Signet Ring Earl's Ring
Located in London, GB
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Cartier 1920s Platinum and Diamond EWC Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Antique Rolex Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex. A Rose Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s.
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1920s Swiss Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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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!
Limited Edition !
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1980s Artisan Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Located in Geneva, CH
Pocket watch in gilded metal.
Height: 6.80 centimeters.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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Early 20th Century Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, glass intaglio
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique Georgian era seal fob pendant.
Made from bronze, it has a rustic feel to it and it was once gilded in bright gold but this has all worn away.
The seal fob has...
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19th Century British Georgian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Bronze
Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, Depeche Vous, 9k gold and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something special and quite simply mesmerising about antique seal fobs.
This fine French Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted in 9ct gold with an openwork design and an in...
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18th Century European Georgian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Carnelian, 9k Gold
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Antique Georgian glass intaglio seal fob, Pinchbeck, Heraldic
Located in NEWARK, GB
An incredible and rare antique Georgian era seal fob.
Late 18th century, this magical seal fob is made up of a carved clear glass intaglio with a fluted shape, the base carved with ...
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18th Century British Georgian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Pinchbeck
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H 1.45 in W 0.75 in L 0.6 in
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.
It has a fine silver case with an engine turned design to the verso featuring a small circula...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Silver
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant
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1970s Italian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1907
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 41mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / ...
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Early 1900s Swiss Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Gold-filled
Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-Plated Metal Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Geneva, CH
Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-plated pocket watch. Signed and numbered.
Original Jaeger-Lecoultre pouch.
We do not guarantee the movements are working.
Scratches. Length: 4.60 centimeters....
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Late 20th Century Retro Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Gold Plate
Georgian 19K Gold Undulating Snake Fob with Crown Intaglio
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1800, this incredible Georgian fob is an antique treasure over two centuries old. The three-sided triangular fob is made of banded agate carved with a five-point crown used as ...
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Early 1800s European Georgian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Agate, Gold
Illinois Watch Company Display Back Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This sweet antique Illinois Watch Co. private label for Burlington Brass Pocket Watch, circa 1919 is converted to a skeleton watch with a glass display back for a mesmerizing view of...
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Early 20th Century American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Brass
Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Silver pocket watch.
Height: 7.00 centimeters.
Gross weight: 83.44 grams.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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Early 20th Century European Anglo-Indian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Heavy 14 Karat Gold Full Engraved Full Hunter Case Elgin Antique Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Carlisle, GB
A Heavy 14K Gold Fully Engraved Case Full Hunter Elgin Antique Pocket Watch.
This beautiful watch
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Early 20th Century American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Elgin Size 16 Hunter Case 14K Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Solvang, CA
watch is crafted in heavy 14 karat yellow gold by Elgin. The hunter case pocket watch is engraved with a
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1890s American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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14k Gold
Elgin National Watch Co. Yellow Gold Massive Heavy Manual winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin National Watch Co. Massive Heavy Solid Yellow Gold 18s Manual winding Pocket Watch. Massive
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1880s Bermudian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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14k Gold
Elgin Coin Silver Pocket Watch Presented to Minister of China
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Key-wound movement. Coin silver engraved hunting case, 53mm diameter. White enamel dial with Roman
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Silver
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1988
By Elgin
Located in Toronto, ON
Very fine Gold, Enamel and Diamond, Ladies Hunter Pocket Watch Elgin C. 1888. The front cover of
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19th Century Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
Elgin Gold-Filled Grade 102 Model 2 Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
preserved pocket watch, circa 1894.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Gold-filled
Elgin Gold-Filled Grade 102 Model 2 Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
preserved pocket watch, circa 1894.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1906
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
enamel dial. Elgin was one of America's premier watch factories producing all grades of wrist and pocket
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Early 1900s American Art Deco Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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 Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
Elgin Two Color Gold High Grade Oversized Wrist Pocket Watch with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Wrist / Pocket Watch
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
Elgin Antique Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Gr 339 17-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 Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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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
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Early 1900s Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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14k Gold
1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k gold pocket watch features a hunter's case which is hand engraved and decorated with a
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1880s American Victorian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Elgin Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1920
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket / Right Hand Drivers Wrist Watch
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1920s Art Deco Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
Elgin 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Cushion Shaped Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
. The unique shape was intended to keep the watch nearly upright while in the vest pocket. This resulted
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1920s American Art Deco Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Ornately Engraved Antique Manual Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin 14k Sold Gold Ornately Engraved Ladies Antique Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14k solid gold
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Early 1900s American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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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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Late 19th Century American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Multicolor Gold Diamond Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous 14K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Elgin Pocket Watch. Multi-Color Hunter Case with beautifully
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Diamond, 14k Gold
Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k rose gold Elgin pocket watch features an elegantly engraved hunter's case and a back case
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1880s American Late Victorian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
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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1890s American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Elgin Gold Filled Manual Winding Pocket Watch Ref 113 c1880s
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch Ref 113 - Manual winding; 11 jewels. Gold filled Hunter case size 0
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1890s American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Gold-filled
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Manual Winding Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Watch - Manual winding 15 jewels. Yellow gold
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Early 1900s American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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14k Gold
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
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1920s American Art Deco Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
made watch is in excellent original condition and has a hand engraved case.
The Elgin National Watch
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Early 1900s Swiss Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
Antique Elgin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case Circa 1881
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare Antique 18 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Elgin is a stunning piece of history. The
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1880s American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Elgin 14 Karat White Gold Pocket Watch with Octagonal Case, Circa 1922
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning vintage 14 karat white gold pocket watch by Elgin is a stunning piece of history. The
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1920s American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Elgin Lady's Yellow Gold Pendant Watch circa 1904
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 14k gold beautifully engraved, front and back, hunting case, size O, 33mm diameter
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Early 20th Century Swiss Edwardian Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
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The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
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1890s American Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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Shreve & Co. Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch with Engraved Chapter Ring, circa 1920
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
unusual and oversized watch was likely originally a pocket watch. The case is done in solid 14Kt. gold
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1920s American Art Deco Elgin Antique Engraved Pocket Watch
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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, 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.
Find vintage and antique Elgin watches on 1stDibs. - 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.
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