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How can I find out how old my Elgin watch is?
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To find out how old your Elgin watch is, look on its back. Nearly all Elgin watches will have a serial number on their cases. Looking up this number in databases found on trusted online resources will help you determine approximately when your watch was made. If you need further assistance, consider consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Elgin watches.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
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Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch.
In 14 karat white gold.
Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end.
With a block letter ELGIN and index hour markers to the face.
Set with a Speidel gold-plated and black cord watch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored...
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,500 Sale Price
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Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual
Function: hours, minutes
Case: round 10mm 14k white gold diamond case
Dial: champagne
Serial # H615XXX
No box or papers.
Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Capture a piece of history in time. This grand 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1891 Elgin National GM Wheeler Grade 103 Model 3 Pocket Watch is a true find.
Manufactured pre-1900 by one of America's most highly respected watch makers of the period, its journey began with a personalization for M.M. Buss, 1893 .
Added at a later date and complementing this fine pocket watch is an impressive high quality, heavy gauge 14 karat yellow gold rope watch...
Category
Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm Lug Tip to Lug ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled